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BJ09 FKX

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,376 mi
Last recorded68,376 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,929 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 57,928 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,825 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 48,825 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,821 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,914 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 36,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,708 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 19,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,493 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 9,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 6,152 miles

Strong advise: splits in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, not quite to cords.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 5,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 4,453 miles

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 FKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKX, 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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What year was BJ09 FKX registered?

BJ09 FKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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