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BJ09 FLC

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,057 mi
Last recorded64,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 64,057 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 64,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 61,522 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,737 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2022 55,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 28 May 2021 51,759 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake effort imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 51,759 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer to centre section loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake effort imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,153 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,011 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 41,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,804 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,209 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2014 18,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,374 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ09 FLC is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

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

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