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BK09 UKN

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,696 mi
Last recorded42,696 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 UKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 42,696 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 42,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,117 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,133 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 35,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,834 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 34,827 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,532 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,636 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,846 miles

both rear tyres have various cuts and are both cracking slightly

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,089 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 UKN is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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