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BV09 AVW

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 76,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,307 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet release catch poor in operation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 75,306 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet release catch poor in operation

Nearside 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 tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,303 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine breather pipe split.

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Small chips in windscreen.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,630 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,452 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,656 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,701 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,660 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,168 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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BV09 AVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BV09 AVW, 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 BV09 AVW registered?

BV09 AVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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