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MK55 HSJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,713 mi
Last recorded66,713 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,713 miles

engine , under and sill covers fitted

front brake pipes corroding

nsf link rod ball joint boot deteriorating

os handbrake cable frayed

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,393 miles

ns an dos front lower arms corroding

ns an dos rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

ns and os handbrake cables frayed

osf tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering racka nd nsf track rod end

under and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 64,393 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf link play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose

ns an dos front lower arms corroding

ns an dos rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

ns and os handbrake cables frayed

osf tyre wearing on edges

screw in nsf tyre

slight play in steering racka nd nsf track rod end

under and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,538 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 59,538 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 55,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 50,246 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,113 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,711 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 21,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,668 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 16,667 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,139 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 7,244 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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MK55 HSJ 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 72.2%.

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 MK55 HSJ, 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 MK55 HSJ registered?

MK55 HSJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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