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BG55 WTP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,334 mi
Last recorded111,334 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,631 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 80,480 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 80,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 80,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 69,992 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Aug 2018 59,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,761 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstic slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,824 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 53,820 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 48,085 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

front discs pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,153 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front discs pitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011
Fail 19 Dec 2011

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,062 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,173 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,584 miles

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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BG55 WTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BG55 WTP, 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 WTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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