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BJ09 AZB

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,700 mi
Last recorded49,700 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 AZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,700 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine breather hose split

Fail 16 Nov 2020 45,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge 205/45ZR17 88W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine breather hose split

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45ZR17 88W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 43,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45ZR17 88W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45ZR17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 40,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45ZR17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,029 miles

offside rear Tyre perished

Fail 9 Nov 2017 36,029 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45ZR17 88W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

both front Tyres perished

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,207 miles

Front tyres slight cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,353 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,270 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 27,258 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,257 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s rack inner joint

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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BJ09 AZB is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 BJ09 AZB, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ09 AZB is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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