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BU09 ZYE

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,092 mi
Last recorded85,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,138 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 72,072 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides corroding (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 20 May 2023 72,072 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides corroding (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,734 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 65,724 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 65,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,391 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall badly cracking/splits. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall badly cracking/splits. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall badly cracking/splits. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,509 miles

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

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

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,450 miles

small cuts on the inside wall of offside front tyre but not showing cords /yet/

Fail 13 Jul 2016 54,450 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cuts on the inside wall of offside front tyre but not showing cords /yet/

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,219 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 48,219 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 8 Jul 2014 42,782 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,258 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight damage to nsr lamp

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,258 miles

Slight damage to nsr lamp

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,694 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 30,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BU09 ZYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU09 ZYE, 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 BU09 ZYE registered?

BU09 ZYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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