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BU54 UYX

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,565 mi
Last recorded69,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,565 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,349 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

fuel filter heavly corroded

side wall damage to near side rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 42,490 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 42,490 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 38,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,080 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 21,080 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BU54 UYX is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 BU54 UYX, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU54 UYX registered?

BU54 UYX is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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