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AO09 SJU

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,887 mi
Last recorded73,887 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,422 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,808 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,274 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil behind crackshaft pulley and on sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 69,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil behind crackshaft pulley and on sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front steering rack gaitor damp

Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,375 miles

handbrake on limit of reserve travel at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,245 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,333 miles

nearside rear tyre on inner side wall starting to crack

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 SJU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJU, 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 AO09 SJU registered?

AO09 SJU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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