2009 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate: 58.5% (4,483 tests)
Is the 2009 Tigra getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57.5% -9.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 59.7% -6.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 58.7% -7.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Tigra
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,610 | 28.4% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,300 | 22.9% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 865 | 15.2% |
| 4 | Tyres | 615 | 10.8% |
| 5 | Visibility | 347 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 341 | 6.0% |
All Tigra years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,425 | 58.5% | -6.0 pts | 81,232 |
| 2006 | 4,390 | 58.6% | -5.8 pts | 79,844 |
| 2007 | 4,123 | 57.2% | -7.9 pts | 76,065 |
| 2008 | 3,510 | 57.5% | -7.6 pts | 71,901 |
| 2009 (this page) | 4,483 | 58.5% | -7.9 pts | 67,620 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 58.5% of their MOT tests (4,483 tests, 2023–2025), -7.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 67,620 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Tigra?
The median tested example shows 67,620 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.