2009 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · BV09 LKA
2009 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 77,144 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV09 LKA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 77,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV09 LKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Tigra (BV09 LKA) between April 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
BV09 LKA Mileage History
- 24/04/201213,465 mi
- 10/05/201317,745 mi+4,280 mi
- 07/05/201421,306 mi+3,561 mi
- 05/05/201523,458 mi+2,152 mi
- 04/05/201626,707 mi+3,249 mi
- 02/05/201729,855 mi+3,148 mi
- 17/05/201830,007 mi+152 mi
- 17/05/201830,007 mi
- 01/05/201939,210 mi+9,203 mi
- 01/05/201939,210 mi
- 21/10/202044,183 mi+4,973 mi
- 21/10/202044,813 mi+630 mi
- 29/10/202150,076 mi+5,263 mi
- 08/11/202257,249 mi+7,173 mi
- 16/11/202363,771 mi+6,522 mi
- 05/11/202470,334 mi+6,563 mi
- 17/10/202577,144 mi+6,810 mi
Average of roughly 4,723 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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