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BK09 CHL

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,932 mi
Last recorded51,932 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 CHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,932 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 51,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 51,284 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 51,284 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,722 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 49,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,964 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 46,161 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 46,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

both front brake discs badly corroded inner sides

Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,617 miles

Offside Rear outer wall starting to split.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 26,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 20,351 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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BK09 CHL is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK09 CHL, 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 BK09 CHL registered?

BK09 CHL is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is BK09 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 CHL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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