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GY55 SZW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,148 mi
Last recorded49,148 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 SZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,148 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 47,039 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 47,039 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,060 miles

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/F fog lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,272 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre badly perished and very low tread on inner edge, just passed test

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,724 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,945 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,505 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 26,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,159 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 17,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,979 miles

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

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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GY55 SZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY55 SZW, 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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GY55 SZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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