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AU09 ZJK

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,577 mi
Last recorded90,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,577 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,577 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and signs of being run underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,592 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,684 miles

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2022 75,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2021 70,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 66,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,846 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,322 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded and holed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 35,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2014 24,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner walls starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2012 8,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZJK is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc 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 AU09 ZJK, 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 ZJK is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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