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AU09 ZHM

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,409 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 89,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 84,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inside bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has small split in welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split still stopping ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 80,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and badly perished cracked all round both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and badly perished cracked all round both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has small split in welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split still stopping ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in outer side wall not showing cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 79,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (on brake test ) (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in outer side wall not showing cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer split & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 68,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer split & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,511 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inside both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 62,511 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall inside both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,115 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,115 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers split

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,684 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 52,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,516 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked on the inner edge, recommend replacement.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,517 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 26,517 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 17,047 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU09 ZHM is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU09 ZHM, 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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AU09 ZHM is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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