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EO55 VTA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,217 mi
Last recorded74,217 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 VTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,217 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,596 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 53,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 13,603 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight smear from the front wiper blades

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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EO55 VTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO55 VTA, 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 EO55 VTA registered?

EO55 VTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EO55 VTA safe to buy?

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