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EX55 DYW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,177 mi
Last recorded110,177 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 DYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,177 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 107,789 miles

both front tyres low tread and worn to inner edges

both inner tie rod ends have slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,963 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 89,291 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,295 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 67,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres starting to crack in tread grooves

both front tyres have low tread on inner edges

front brake pads a bit low

Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,412 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage but not down to cords!

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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EX55 DYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX55 DYW, 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 EX55 DYW registered?

EX55 DYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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