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BK08 ZGZ

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,600 mi
Last recorded35,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 35,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 35,124 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 34,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,868 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,720 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 30,717 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,521 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 26,118 miles

Front tyres worn.

Pass 15 May 2018 24,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,603 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 15,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,886 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 13,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 11,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 9,768 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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BK08 ZGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

BK08 ZGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 ZGZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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