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BN09 VYK

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,812 mi
Last recorded27,812 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 VYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 27,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 23,024 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 16,712 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2022 16,435 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 16,435 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 15,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 14,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,750 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 10,750 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,701 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 8,325 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 8,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 6,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,104 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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BN09 VYK is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow 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 BN09 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 VYK registered?

BN09 VYK is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BN09 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 VYK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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