2009 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · NA09 ULL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT test on 8 April 2025 at 70,397 miles. While the most recent result shows no defects, the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of immediate failure followed by successful rectification. The car failed its tests in both 2024 and 2025 just days before presentation, suggesting that previous owners only addressed mechanical issues when strictly required for legal compliance rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 17 years old age, the recorded mileage of 70,397 miles represents an average of approximately 4,141 miles per year. This is significantly below the national average for a petrol vehicle, though the data shows a notable gap in usage between October 2023 and February 2024, where the car covered only 61 miles in four months. Such low-mileage patterns often correlate with long periods of standing, which can lead to age-related degradation such as rubber components that dry out or brake components that seize, despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must focus their physical inspection specifically on the structural integrity and suspension components, as the vehicle's age makes it prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. The MOT history does not list specific defect codes for the failures, but recurring immediate failures suggest that items like suspension bushes or brake hoses may have required attention. Given the low mileage, you should also check for fluid leaks and the condition of the brake lines to ensure that the infrequent use has not caused internal corrosion or perished seals.