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BK08 ZHZ

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,356 mi
Last recorded65,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,356 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,171 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 62,171 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,165 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 59,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,379 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,741 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 51,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,421 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,775 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,098 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,779 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall and tread. [not to cords]

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,871 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 ZHZ 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 83.3%.

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

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