2009 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · YP09 WZF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the most recent test result indicates a point of concern. The MOT conducted on 26 March 2024 at 103,256 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which suggests a potential administrative error or a specific component failure requiring immediate attention. Prior to this, the car maintained clean passes between 2021 and 2023 with no advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components remained within operational tolerances during that period. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 103,256 miles reflects an annual average of approximately 6,000 miles. This usage is consistent with low-use patterns for a vehicle. The data shows a steady progression of mileage, with roughly 19,000 miles covered between February 2021 and March 2022, and another 5,000 miles between early 2023 and early 2024. This consistent interval suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of inactivity, which often benefits the drivetrain and seals, but also increases the likelihood of age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the reason for the 2024 failure to ensure the issue has been rectified correctly. Since the previous tests showed no advisories, the inspector should specifically check for emerging corrosion on the chassis and structural mounting points, common on Vauxhall models of this era. Given the low mileage, an evaluation of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perish or cracking is also essential, as low-mile vehicles often suffer from environmental degradation rather than mechanical wear.