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AJ09 UBP

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 UBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

front subfame corroded

play in steering rack n/s/f o/s/f

slight play in o/s/f shock top mount

Fail 14 Oct 2023 88,627 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from left to right full screen (3.2 (c) (i))

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear brake back plates corroding

rear exhaust hangers deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2022 86,189 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 86,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 77,765 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 66,547 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,077 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 56,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,701 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2013 24,952 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,276 miles

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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AJ09 UBP is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 AJ09 UBP, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ09 UBP is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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