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EY55 WDP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 WDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 129,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,430 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,749 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting has movement when jacked up/bearings slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 119,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting has movement when jacked up/bearings slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear Join clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 109,748 miles

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

Nearside front inner cv joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front inner cv joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,899 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,896 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,190 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,689 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,822 miles

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

wear on n/s steering track rod

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,157 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,811 miles

ADVISE:cracks between treads of both rear tyres.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EY55 WDP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY55 WDP, 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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EY55 WDP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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