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DX55 UEA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,262 mi
Last recorded81,262 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,262 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,994 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 76,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,096 miles

engine oil keak

rear tyres on 2/mill

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,015 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

h/brake pulling uneven and getting hard to pull

h/brake requires attension

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,099 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,099 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes noisey when applyed

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,681 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 44,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,336 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,098 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 28,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,646 miles

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

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

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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DX55 UEA 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 DX55 UEA, 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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DX55 UEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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