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DA05 VZJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,211 mi
Last recorded68,211 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,062 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 62,062 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,813 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,813 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,473 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,637 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,104 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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DA05 VZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA05 VZJ, 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 DA05 VZJ registered?

DA05 VZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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