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DY55 KTG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,490 mi
Last recorded136,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 KTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,490 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release not secure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 136,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release not secure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,020 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 133,664 miles

Offside Front track rod arm slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,289 miles

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 130,289 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,482 miles

Front top mounts slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 122,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front top mounts slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tracking advise / uneven tyre wear

Pass 8 Jan 2019 112,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi + Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 112,290 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi + Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,062 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,292 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,188 miles

Front Wiper blades

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,188 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Wiper blades

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,260 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have deterioration cracks on sidewall to tread area

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,266 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 48,074 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 48,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,719 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,554 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 31,872 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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DY55 KTG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY55 KTG, 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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DY55 KTG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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