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EK55 DFV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,897 mi
Last recorded119,897 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 DFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front grill damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filter corrorded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 110,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,299 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 98,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,601 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 88,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,578 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 74,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,441 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,912 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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EK55 DFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK55 DFV, 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 EK55 DFV registered?

EK55 DFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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