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BG07 YEJ

2007 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Tigra51,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 YEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,769 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,163 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 79,163 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,139 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 72,139 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 69,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 69,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 66,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 61,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Heavily corroded possibly causing inefficient braking (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,418 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 48,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2015 48,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 42,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 36,140 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 36,138 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2012 30,061 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 30,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 24,000 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 17,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 17,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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BG07 YEJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG07 YEJ, 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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BG07 YEJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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