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BK08 UVS

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,900 mi
Last recorded67,900 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 64,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged parking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,965 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,374 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 44,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,155 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,244 miles

Air freshners removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside mirror glass loose due to motor failure

Slight deteriation present on front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2013 39,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Air freshners removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside mirror glass loose due to motor failure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight deteriation present on front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,721 miles

Air con oil leak

Offside lower suspension arm has slight split in rear bush

Offside mirror glass insecure on motor

Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Air con oil leak

Front discs heavily worn advise replacement

Offside lower suspension arm has slight split in rear bush

Offside mirror glass insecure on motor

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc;s slightly worn

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 UVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK08 UVS, 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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BK08 UVS is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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