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2009 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · CK09 XLU

CK09 XLU

2009 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 85,800 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL TIGRA
Year / Origin
2009 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (03 Apr 2026)
Recorded Mileage
85,800 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 03 Apr 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1364cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring corrosion-related component failures. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 85,800 miles passed, it carried an advisory for corroded rear coil springs on both sides. This follows a similar advisory from October 2024 regarding the same springs and a corroded offside rear brake pipe, indicating that structural oxidation is persisting despite the vehicle passing the overall MOT requirements. At 85,800 miles over 17 years, the Tigra reflects a low annual usage pattern of approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals between tests, with only 1,807 miles driven between the October 2024 and 2025 examinations. This low mileage suggests the car has been used for short trips or infrequently, but long periods of standing often lead to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces, as evidenced by the split CV boot and fractured track rod end recorded during the 2023 failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The recurring mention of corroded coil springs and brake pipes suggests the vehicle environment likely involved significant salt or moisture, which compromises the structural integrity of these parts. Inspect the nearside front CV boot for grease leakage and check all brake pipework for signs of thinning or scaling. Given the 2023 failure for a fractured track rod end and low tyre tread, the current steering geometry and tyre condition should be verified to ensure no new play has developed since the last repairs.
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CK09 XLU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
  • 85,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CK09 XLU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 18:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Tigra (CK09 XLU) between October 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

PASS
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ADVISORY

CK09 XLU Mileage History

  1. 14/10/202281,058 mi
  2. 11/10/202382,618 mi+1,560 mi
  3. 12/10/202382,620 mi+2 mi
  4. 23/10/202483,993 mi+1,373 mi
  5. 18/12/202585,800 mi+1,807 mi

Average of roughly 1,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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