Vauxhall Tigra MOT Results

Registered in 2009
53.2% pass rate
from 2,200 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Tigra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Cable (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Lever
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.68% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.091% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Valves
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 17% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Springs (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Coil spring (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Mounting
      • 0.091% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.82% fail on Sub-frames (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Horn
    • 0.045% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
        • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
    • 0.091% fail on Power steering
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
    • 0.091% fail on Steering column (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.91% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Drive shafts (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Joints (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on System (27 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.091% fail on Pipe
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.091% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.091% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.091% fail on Doors
      • 0.091% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition
    • 0.091% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.091% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.045% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.045% fail on Chassis
      • 0.045% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.045% fail on Load security
      • 0.045% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.045% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.045% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.091% fail on Condition
    • 0.091% fail on Attachment
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