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OV55 AEA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,634 mi
Last recorded75,634 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 AEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,205 miles

Boot lid wont open

Fail 14 Sep 2020 72,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid wont open

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,514 miles

Front Both front top mounts slight play .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 68,514 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front top mounts slight play .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,118 miles

Front Both Front Top suspension mounts worn - slight play

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Has come away from fixings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both Front Top suspension mounts worn - slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,599 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,050 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,220 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,337 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking within tread grooves (not to cords)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,741 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,171 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 15,171 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,446 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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OV55 AEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV55 AEA, 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 OV55 AEA registered?

OV55 AEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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