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AK09 MPU

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 86,894 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,995 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,233 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 76,233 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT N/S & O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,449 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 71,426 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT N/S & O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,998 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 58,220 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 58,220 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,244 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 48,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,582 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel filter underside showing surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing very slightly lower on inner edge of tread

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,073 miles

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)

both front tyres deteriorated and badly cracking on inner side walls but no sign of any cords/ply

Fail 24 Mar 2014 18,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres deteriorated and badly cracking on inner side walls but no sign of any cords/ply

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 14,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,748 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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AK09 MPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK09 MPU, 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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What year was AK09 MPU registered?

AK09 MPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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