Vauxhall Agila S (2012)
2012 Vauxhall Agila S
CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2012 Vauxhall Agila S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Vauxhall Agila S passes its MOT first time at 86%, which is 6 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely solid result for a 12-year-old city car. No vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is excellent news for safety.
At a median mileage of 49,612 miles, these Agilas are relatively lightly used for their age, and the average of 1.09 failures per vehicle suggests running costs stay reasonable once you own one. Before buying, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection done, since advisories aren't being recorded here and minor issues can hide behind a passing MOT.
What to check before buying a 2012 Vauxhall Agila S
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 (99%) | 139 | 86.6% | 1.1 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Vauxhall Agila S 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 vehicles fall between 36,781 and 70,692 miles.
2012 Vauxhall Agila S — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 111 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
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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