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Vauxhall Tigra

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,364 cc

L13 MEJMOT history

L13 MEJ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

L13 MEJ blue Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
103,486 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MEJ was last recorded at 103,486 miles on 8 May 2025, 5,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,470 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,016 miles
Average per year
6,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,486 miles
  • 2024 – 98,470 miles
  • 2023 – 94,220 miles
  • 2022 – 89,851 miles
  • 2020 – 84,930 miles
  • 2019 – 75,393 miles
  • 2018 – 65,683 miles
  • 2017 – 51,768 miles
  • 2016 – 48,638 miles
  • 2015 – 42,709 miles
  • 2014 – 35,943 miles
  • 2013 – 29,340 miles
  • 2012 – 22,338 miles
  • 2011 – 18,400 miles
  • 2010 – 11,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,486 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends and ferrules greased on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inners o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,486 miles (+5,016)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,486 miles
    Test number
    162975250083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends and ferrules greased on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,470 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    113913633055
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail98,468 miles (+4,248)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    437617292472
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,220 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    787607234330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inners o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail94,209 miles (+4,358)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    632407669878
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inners o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,851 miles (+4,921)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    393646184754
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both hard and slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,930 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    925886030582
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail84,930 miles (+9,537)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    115802080373
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake. (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass75,393 miles (+9,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    793655477742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,683 miles (+8,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    945334967488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,457 miles (+5,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    259476569766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,768 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    867530934490
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront part of exhaust slightly corroded

  13. Pass48,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    407607499015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,638 miles (+5,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    286246343530
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass42,709 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,709 miles
    Test number
    849228035193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,943 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,943 miles
    Test number
    646216314182
    • NoteSlight blow on centre exhaust box

  17. Fail35,892 miles (+6,552)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,892 miles
    Test number
    917312814125
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight blow on centre exhaust box

  18. Pass29,340 miles (+7,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,340 miles
    Test number
    258276313416
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass22,338 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,338 miles
    Test number
    959594522161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,400 miles
    Test number
    969071931225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,400 miles (+7,154)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,400 miles
    Test number
    266321731283
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass11,246 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,246 miles
    Test number
    230336830253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,313 miles
    Test number
    962238550156
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about L13 MEJ

Does L13 MEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 MEJ expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 MEJ?
The MOT on L13 MEJ expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 MEJ done?
L13 MEJ was recorded at 103,486 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 6,245 miles a year.
Has L13 MEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MEJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 MEJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 MEJ find?
L13 MEJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends and ferrules greased on rear axle; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated by caliper, and 6 more.

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