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BK08 UVL

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,930 mi
Last recorded106,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 106,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 72,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diffrent type off wheel fitted to offside front to nearside front.

evidence of dampness/corrosion on offside rear inline fuel filter on leaks at time of test.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,592 miles

Front tyres 185/60HR15. Rear tyres 195/60HR15

Offside front tyre sidewall as a small cut.

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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BK08 UVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK08 UVL, 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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What year was BK08 UVL registered?

BK08 UVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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