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DU55 KUJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,952 mi
Last recorded150,952 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 KUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 150,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 132,921 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 132,919 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,083 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,602 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,466 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 62,563 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,017 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,810 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,357 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 33,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,788 miles

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

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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DU55 KUJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DU55 KUJ, 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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DU55 KUJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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