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BD08 RKN

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 RKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 78,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 67,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 64,539 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,919 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,604 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective material deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,395 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,033 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 21,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,958 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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BD08 RKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,653 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 BD08 RKN, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD08 RKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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