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DK55 XLN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,885 mi
Last recorded64,885 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,885 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 69,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet pull lever broken

engine management light on

fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,344 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,964 miles

exhaust

tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,321 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,523 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,521 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,063 miles

pads discs

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,059 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

disc worn

rear damage

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,442 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 36,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,335 miles

front fog lamp tel tale not working

slight brake imballance rear brakes

slight cracking tread area o/s front + n/s rear tyres

Fail 20 Jan 2009 22,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog lamp tel tale not working

slight brake imballance rear brakes

slight cracking tread area o/s front + n/s rear tyres

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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DK55 XLN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK55 XLN, 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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DK55 XLN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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