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AV09 NJK

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026

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

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

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

under body corroded on some component

Pass 18 Mar 2025

surface corrosion under vehicle some components

Pass 15 Mar 2024
Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,999 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 82,999 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 79,552 miles

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

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,627 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 69,624 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,728 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,504 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,784 miles

Exhuast front flexi joint deteriated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 32,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyres Slightly Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 21,496 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyres Slightly Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front & Rear Tyres Deteriorated

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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AV09 NJK 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 76.2%.

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 AV09 NJK, 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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AV09 NJK is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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