Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex (2012)
2012 Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2012 Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex passes its MOT at 83.1%, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and no vehicle in this cohort has ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. With 108 vehicles analysed, this is a reliable small car that handles the test well.
At nearly 50,000 miles median, these Agilas are showing their age but remain trouble-free; the average car carries just 1.02 failures per test and virtually zero advisories, suggesting owners aren't facing surprise repair bills. If you're considering one, check the service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brakes rather than engine wear, since MOT records show nothing systemic to fear.
What to check before buying a 2012 Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (95%) | 103 | 87.1% | 1.07 |
| Petrol (5%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex vehicles fall between 35,449 and 66,427 miles.
2012 Vauxhall Agila S Ecoflex — Still on the Road
67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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