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BT55 NMO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,905 mi
Last recorded103,905 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,905 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 125,423 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 122,074 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,347 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 121,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,377 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

back box outer skin corroded

corrosion to underside

eml on

front discs lipped

Fail 14 Oct 2017 115,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

back box outer skin corroded

corrosion to underside

eml on

front discs lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,914 miles

Handbrake has only just passed efficiency test (16%)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake has only just passed efficiency test (16%)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,266 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,330 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 37,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,545 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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BT55 NMO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 NMO, 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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BT55 NMO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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