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AV09 BHZ

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 BHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,538 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))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 115,694 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle,floor and inner sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 115,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle,floor and inner sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,155 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2023 109,152 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,357 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 103,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,838 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Water pump bearings worn

slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,585 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 27 Sep 2019 88,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,820 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 78,820 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,921 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,518 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,576 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,576 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,257 miles

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

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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AV09 BHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV09 BHZ, 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 AV09 BHZ registered?

AV09 BHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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