MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front subframe and suspension arms are starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight play in top suspension mounting
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish in tread
rear axle and suspension is starting to corrode
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front subframe and suspension arms are starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight play in top suspension mounting
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish in tread
rear axle and suspension is starting to corrode
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front bumper insucure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front blade smearing screen slightly
offside front blade smearing screen slightly
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant leak
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front blade smearing screen slightly
offside front blade smearing screen slightly
both rear tyres uot of shape.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs have a slight lip
front brake pads wearing thin(approx 25 perent remain)
rear brake pads wearing thin(approx 25 perent remain)
sill covers fitted causing inspection to be restricted)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs have a slight lip
front brake pads wearing thin(approx 25 perent remain)
rear brake pads wearing thin(approx 25 perent remain)
sill covers fitted causing inspection to be restricted)
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
osf bonded bush has started to part
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 VTM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 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 BG55 VTM, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BG55 VTM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 October 2005.
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