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AO09 NZF

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear axle corroded

corrosion to front/rear suspension

Fail 28 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear axle corroded

corrosion to front/rear suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs becoming corroded

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust becoming corroded

front sub-frame becoming corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/f suspension arm becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2023 82,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs becoming corroded

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust becoming corroded

front sub-frame becoming corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/f suspension arm becoming corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022

Front Lower gearbox sway mount becoming deteriorated

Offside track rod end ball joint has play but not excessively

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Rear minor corrosion to brake discs

exhaust system becoming corroded

horn rough but still works in accordance with requirements

various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower gearbox sway mount becoming deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end ball joint has play but not excessively

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Rear minor corrosion to brake discs

exhaust system becoming corroded

horn rough but still works in accordance with requirements

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021
Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 72,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 68,059 miles

Offside Front slight play in shock top mount

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,136 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads approx. 75% worn out

Fail 28 Apr 2017 60,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads approx. 75% worn out

Pass 4 May 2016 56,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 56,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,108 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 47,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 35,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 21,916 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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AO09 NZF is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO09 NZF, 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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AO09 NZF is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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