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AR07 LWK

2007 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Tigra51,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 LWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracked, close to the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracked, close to the cords

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 14 Apr 2025 101,578 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracked, close to the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracked, close to the cords

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexible hoses to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 73,785 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,489 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 70,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,732 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 60,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,169 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 52,169 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in o/s/r tyre inside wall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,943 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Fail 5 Feb 2010 26,939 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres on 2mm

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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AR07 LWK is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AR07 LWK, 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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AR07 LWK is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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