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BK08 UVR

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,235 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 96,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 84,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 73,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2023 73,772 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 71,169 miles

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

reversing light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,704 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 70,701 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,544 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked on silencer join (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked & worn inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked on silencer join (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,348 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,101 miles

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

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 UVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

BK08 UVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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