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BK08 ZXN

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 53,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance only just met and may require adjuments or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 47,986 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance only just met and may require adjuments or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components have Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 47,912 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components have Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 34,041 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 33,925 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 27,353 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 23,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,001 miles

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge.

o/side front tyre void of tread on inner edge.

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 ZXN is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,364cc 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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

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

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