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AK53 XYP

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 XYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front steering rack ends have play in them and play detected and steering wheel

Knocking noise detected when driving vehicle possibly engine mount or wishbone rear bushes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,078 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,995 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,004 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,778 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,778 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,814 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 57,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,645 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre slight wear inner tread area

rear brake pads worn over halfway

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 38,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 23,761 miles

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

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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AK53 XYP is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK53 XYP, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK53 XYP registered?

AK53 XYP is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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