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NC55 DYO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,328 mi
Last recorded39,328 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 DYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 39,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,141 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 35,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,484 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,990 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 32,987 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 31,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 29,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 24,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking bwtween treads

Fail 8 Dec 2014 19,969 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking bwtween treads

Pass 29 Nov 2013 18,136 miles

both rear tyres have cracks forming in tred.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 18,136 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks forming in tred.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,085 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 16,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,296 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,545 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to split on inner walls

Fail 17 Dec 2010 12,545 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to split on inner walls

Pass 9 Dec 2009 10,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

a/ small splits starting in both front tyre INNER walls

Pass 18 Dec 2008 7,938 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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NC55 DYO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NC55 DYO, 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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NC55 DYO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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