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DG55 EKJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,890 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

play in inner rackends

Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

play in inner rackends

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre on limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both sides hand brake cable fraying

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,225 miles

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

Lower slight play in uj steering colum

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,134 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on the sidewall

Offside Rear cracking on the sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear cracking on the sidewall

Offside Rear cracking on the sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,673 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 66,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre has small splits in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

offside rear tyre has small splits in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,119 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,835 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,835 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 44,370 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,616 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,759 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 EKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

DG55 EKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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