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GK55 VLO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,570 miles

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

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

Rear window tinting very dark/distorted!

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,460 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass broken.

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

Oil pressure light on.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,595 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated outer bead edge

Front springs slightly misaligned

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,370 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 53,370 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,708 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 37,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,509 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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GK55 VLO 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 83.3%.

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 GK55 VLO, 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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GK55 VLO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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