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DF05 BKY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,000 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 92,000 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,630 miles

Nearside front track rod has slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2015 67,455 miles

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

Nearside front track rod has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,510 miles

fuel filter corroded

hand brake cables fraying

mid'exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s drop link boot deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,085 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 46,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,234 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 36,234 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2010 26,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 26,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,135 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 13,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DF05 BKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF05 BKY, 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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DF05 BKY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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