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BJ09 VKA

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 126,011 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 126,011 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 123,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 118,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on central part to approx 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 118,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on central part to approx 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,557 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,005 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,955 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated on flexible joint

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,295 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack damp

steering column lower knuckle joint noisey

Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack damp

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both engine breathers split

steering column lower knuckle joint noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,710 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in front anti rollbar drop link ball pins

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,635 miles

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

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread

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 VKA is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black 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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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