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DE54 VZW

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

69,569 mi
Last recorded69,569 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch on full lock, but not during test

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end enclosing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 68,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,794 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 63,794 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working All lamps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 46,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,552 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 40,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,041 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,633 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,860 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 24,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,460 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 21,460 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 15,175 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 15,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 12,604 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 9,591 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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DE54 VZW is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DE54 VZW, 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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DE54 VZW is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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