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BK09 UJB

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,074 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 95,074 miles

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

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

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 3 Jul 2024 95,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,638 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,971 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 86,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,541 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,422 miles

Offside Front brake fluctuation

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm and is also perishing on outer sidewall

clutch hose that goes over the top of gearbox is damp

Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,422 miles

Offside Front brake fluctuation

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm and is also perishing on outer sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch hose that goes over the top of gearbox is damp

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,952 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 58,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,553 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,965 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 27,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,739 miles

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2014 18,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,176 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 UJB is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 47,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

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

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