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MT55 VYP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,589 mi
Last recorded116,589 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,384 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 114,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,239 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 107,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,303 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clunk on steering

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,529 miles

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

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

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

steering has knocking when turning

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,179 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,555 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

advise windscreen

advise wipers worn

Fail 14 Mar 2014 75,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre worn badly inner edge

advise windscreen

advise wipers worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,587 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,384 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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MT55 VYP 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 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 MT55 VYP, 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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MT55 VYP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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