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EK55 HYY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,751 mi
Last recorded68,751 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 HYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,751 miles

Oil leak

coolant level very low

Fail 6 Dec 2014 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

coolant level very low

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 65,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks/splits and is close to the legal limit

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall split.

Offside wiper poor operation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,789 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,095 miles

osr tyre has cracks in sidewall inner and outer.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

osr tyre has cracks in sidewall inner and outer.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,161 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 41,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,000 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 HYY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK55 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

EK55 HYY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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