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AP57 JFU

2007 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,903 mi
Last recorded78,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Tigra51,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 78,901 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,419 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides os &ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear axle and corresponding components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components front and rear & steering components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 76,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides os &ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear axle and corresponding components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components front and rear & steering components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both near limit (caliper end) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17 % (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,911 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks all round

Fail 14 Jun 2022 72,900 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working poss brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre has cracks all round

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,540 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 70,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2017 62,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 15H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,886 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,170 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,270 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,745 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,826 miles

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How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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AP57 JFU is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 51,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 JFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP57 JFU is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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