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DG55 EKA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,476 mi
Last recorded62,476 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 62,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 55,611 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,253 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 45,253 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure needed new clip done (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 38,323 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 38,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,252 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,247 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,969 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished (splitting)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside & nearside front tyres bald on inner edges

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 15,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside & nearside front tyres bald on inner edges

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,399 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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DG55 EKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG55 EKA, 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 DG55 EKA registered?

DG55 EKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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