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BF09 EPU

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,507 mi
Last recorded60,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 EPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 60,506 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 45% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake performance on min 16% may need adjustment

oil added before test

Pass 1 Aug 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexy

Fail 18 Jul 2023

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexy

Pass 27 Jul 2022

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021

Front exhaust flexi outer braid damaged

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021

Front exhaust flexi outer braid damaged

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 36,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,870 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,443 miles

Front tyres cracking between treads

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,506 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)

both rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,964 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 26,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,012 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 24,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,241 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread pattern.(previously mounted on rear axle)

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

Offside 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 13,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 13,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BF09 EPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF09 EPU, 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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BF09 EPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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