2008 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · SW08 OVZ
2008 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 128,942 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW08 OVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 128,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW08 OVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Tigra (SW08 OVZ) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SW08 OVZ Mileage History
- 23/12/2022118,601 mi
- 16/01/2023117,122 mi-1,479 mi
- 09/01/2024123,966 mi+6,844 mi
- 30/10/2025128,939 mi+4,973 mi
- 30/10/2025128,942 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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