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GV55 OZX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,064 mi
Last recorded72,064 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,975 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 67,975 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 66,008 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,456 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,979 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 47,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,319 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,520 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,328 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,505 miles

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

cable /pipe wearing on pass belt

rear silncer box badley corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,046 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,431 miles

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

osf tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,822 miles

front and rear break discs slightly rusty and lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

tread on both rear Tyres show deteriation and start of splitting

Fail 13 Oct 2008 12,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

tread on both rear Tyres show deteriation and start of splitting

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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GV55 OZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV55 OZX, 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 GV55 OZX registered?

GV55 OZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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