2009 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · LD09 EOM

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a recurring trend of neglected steering and suspension maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in March 2024 at 57,235 miles, the record reveals a persistent failure to address steering rack inner joints. This specific fault was flagged in 2022, 2023, and again in early 2024. The presence of a non-excessive oil leak during period suggests that the owner is only meeting minimum legal requirements rather than performing preventative mechanical care. At seventeen years old, the recorded mileage of 57,235 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,367 miles per year. However, the data history shows significant gaps in usage, most notably a two-year period between April 2018 and March 2020 where no tests were recorded. This low-mileage pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by perishing tyres noted in 2016, fractured coil springs in 2021, and split valve cover pipes in 2022. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering system to ensure the inner joints have actually been replaced rather than merely adjusted. The history also highlights recurring issues with the braking system, including poor parking brake effort in 2023 and thin pads with pitted discs noted in 2020. Given the history of wheel bearing play and anti-roll bar linkage failures, the entire suspension geometry should be checked for excessive play or corrosion. The frequent failures related to the windscreen washer and headlamp alignment further suggest a pattern of ignoring basic maintenance items until an MOT failure forces action.