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Vauxhall Tigra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

S15 BCEMOT history

S15 BCE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

S15 BCE silver Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
92,541 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 BCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 BCE was last recorded at 92,541 miles on 11 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,540 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,541 miles
  • 2025 – 88,008 miles
  • 2024 – 83,835 miles
  • 2023 – 76,134 miles
  • 2022 – 72,765 miles
  • 2021 – 71,179 miles
  • 2020 – 70,426 miles
  • 2019 – 67,482 miles
  • 2018 – 64,443 miles
  • 2017 – 60,896 miles
  • 2016 – 57,087 miles
  • 2015 – 53,631 miles
  • 2014 – 44,159 miles
  • 2013 – 36,391 miles
  • 2012 – 31,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,541 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear axle slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,541 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    413829282177
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle slightly corroded

  2. Fail92,540 miles (+4,532)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    465496570086
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust excess leaking and excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine at oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  3. Pass88,008 miles (+4,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,008 miles
    Test number
    876219492822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass83,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    337121097847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  5. Fail83,835 miles (+7,701)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    653758436232
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  6. Pass76,134 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    200182973134
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail76,126 miles (+3,361)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,126 miles
    Test number
    109080708551
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,765 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    176119048638
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass71,179 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    396294814145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,426 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    863335571184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    129941566153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,482 miles (+3,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    838504914404
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass64,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,443 miles
    Test number
    177659214718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,443 miles (+3,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,443 miles
    Test number
    627604113969
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass60,896 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    766562928685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,087 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,087 miles
    Test number
    802353687059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,631 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    498358095096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,630 miles (+1,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    818847695019
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass52,554 miles (+8,395)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    716273525015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass44,159 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    938247124042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,391 miles (+4,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    536485333013
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,443 miles
    Test number
    507870782091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 BCE

Does S15 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 BCE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 BCE?
The MOT on S15 BCE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 BCE done?
S15 BCE was recorded at 92,541 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,321 miles a year.
Has S15 BCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 BCE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 BCE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S15 BCE find?
S15 BCE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 4 more.

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