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AD09 MEE

2011 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

77,850 mi
Last recorded77,850 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Tigra54,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 MEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,877 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 64,475 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 64,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 75,572 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 64,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside and outside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,087 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 68,087 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR MOUNTS WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CUT TO CHORD INSIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 56,837 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 56,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,887 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 51,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 58,518 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint gaiter is starting to split

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges,

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 50,557 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 47,073 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,778 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,079 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,812 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,590 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,376 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 22,191 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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AD09 MEE is a 2011 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 54,105 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD09 MEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AD09 MEE is a 2011 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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