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BK09 UGY

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,414 mi
Last recorded45,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 UGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 45,414 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 43,975 miles

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

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

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

Rust under Vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2024 41,436 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight rust under car

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,896 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 37,888 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,902 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Components Corroded Slightly

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 34,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 26,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 20,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 7 May 2016 20,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded inner face

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 18 May 2015 16,749 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 19 May 2014 15,581 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,892 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 14,892 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,104 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 UGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black 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 BK09 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

BK09 UGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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