2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,485 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    60 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    61 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.1%
  2. Lights & electrics25.2%
  3. Suspension23.8%
  4. Tyres10.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  6. Body & chassis7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  8. Steering6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2009 Vauxhall Tigra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,485 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Tigra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).