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BA55 VXL

2007 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,330 mi
Last recorded81,330 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Tigra51,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 81,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 71,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,698 miles

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

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

Nearside steering arm ball joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside steering arm ball joint slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,241 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,712 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 68,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,112 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,779 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 59,779 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,191 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,736 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,365 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 20,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2010 20,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BA55 VXL is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 51,184 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 BA55 VXL, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA55 VXL registered?

BA55 VXL is a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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