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BT55 XWB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,068 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 86,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,245 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2015 57,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 53,749 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate character(s) likely to be misread x (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 42,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 31,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,927 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 9,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 8,938 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 7,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 6,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,425 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 XWB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT55 XWB, 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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What year was BT55 XWB registered?

BT55 XWB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is BT55 XWB safe to buy?

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