
Vauxhall Tigra
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc
LX09 TMUMOT history
LX09 TMU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 12 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 65,202 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX09 TMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Tigra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,364 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX09 TMU was last recorded at 65,202 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 3,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 61,682 miles · 13 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,520 miles
- Average per year
- 4,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 65,202 miles
- 2021 – 58,000 miles
- 2020 – 55,223 miles
- 2019 – 49,783 miles
- 2018 – 43,860 miles
- 2017 – 43,823 miles
- 2016 – 25,797 miles
- 2015 – 25,785 miles
- 2014 – 22,971 miles
- 2013 – 19,791 miles
- 2012 – 12,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,202 miles (+3,520)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 65,202 miles
- Test number
- 567356167024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass61,682 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 61,682 miles
- Test number
- 270387901490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))
Pass58,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 58,000 miles
- Test number
- 591799764993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,000 miles (+2,777)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,000 miles
- Test number
- 761018223284
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,223 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 55,223 miles
- Test number
- 649110397183
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail55,223 miles (+5,440)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,223 miles
- Test number
- 725355008702
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass49,783 miles (+5,923)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 49,783 miles
- Test number
- 381470704086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,860 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 43,860 miles
- Test number
- 326592044722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail43,823 miles (+6,486)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,823 miles
- Test number
- 666709368827
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked bolt loose (2.4.G.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass37,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,337 miles
- Test number
- 705114727392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail37,327 miles (+11,530)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,327 miles
- Test number
- 715911059617
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryABS LIGHT WENT OFF DURING TEST
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass25,797 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 25,797 miles
- Test number
- 115804535817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 25,785 miles
- Test number
- 809607561536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,785 miles (+1,632)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,785 miles
- Test number
- 895758549932
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension rusty
Pass24,153 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 24,153 miles
- Test number
- 428997805097
- 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)
- NoteN/s inner drive shaft boot defective
- NoteO/s steering rack boot defective
- NoteWheel alignment check
Fail24,153 miles (+1,182)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,153 miles
- Test number
- 116525305451
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
- NoteN/s inner drive shaft boot defective
- NoteO/s steering rack boot defective
- NoteWheel alignment check
Fail22,971 miles (+3,180)2 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,971 miles
- Test number
- 838653324240
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousNearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteFront brakes imbalanced 22%
- NoteWheel alignment
Pass19,791 miles (+7,579)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 19,791 miles
- Test number
- 788094803250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 12,212 miles
- Test number
- 107829862470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX09 TMU
- Does LX09 TMU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX09 TMU expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX09 TMU?
- The MOT on LX09 TMU expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX09 TMU done?
- LX09 TMU was recorded at 65,202 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 4,904 miles a year.
- Has LX09 TMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX09 TMU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX09 TMU 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 LX09 TMU find?
- LX09 TMU passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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