2007 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,073 Vauxhall Tigra cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 51.4% passed first time. That is below the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Vauxhall Tigra cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Vauxhall Tigra MOT failure items
2007 Vauxhall Tigra common failures
ItemValue
Service brake (roller test): efficiency below requirements7.4%
Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
Position lamp: not working4.4%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Vauxhall Tigra advisories
2007 Vauxhall Tigra common advisories
ItemValue
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material17.9%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive17.8%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge17.2%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases14.8%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened13.7%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Vauxhall Tigra faults by area
2007 Vauxhall Tigra faults by area
ItemValue
Brakes21.4%
Suspension19.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.2%
Body, chassis, structure9.6%
Tyres9.5%
Visibility8.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Vauxhall Tigra recorded mileage
2007 Vauxhall Tigra mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,05957,80077,500 miles94,400

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Vauxhall Tigra years

Vauxhall Tigra first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20091,28252.0%58.3%
20071,07351.4%57.4%
20061,12656.7%57.0%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.