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BK08 ZHV

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,788 mi
Last recorded52,788 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 32,942 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,693 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,989 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 22,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,713 miles

both front tyre inner edges starting to wear

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,625 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 ZHV is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

BK08 ZHV is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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