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BJ09 FLR

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,249 mi
Last recorded42,249 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,249 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2023 42,249 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,489 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,132 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 40,130 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,787 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2020 37,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,554 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perished.

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked & perished.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,992 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked & perished.

Oil leak ()

Engine breather hose deteriorated.

Engine oil level on min.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perished.

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,407 miles

Engine breather pipe deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Nearside Wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front on inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,079 miles

Engine breather pipe deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall & slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre, inner sidewall cracked & perished.

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre, cracked & perished.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,647 miles

front brake pads slightly lipped

front pads 60% worn

Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,069 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 6,985 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 6,985 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 FLR is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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