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SD55 TYK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,379 mi
Last recorded106,379 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 TYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,379 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,416 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil topped up 2litres

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,217 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 82,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,739 miles

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

battery insecure

inspection light on

oil topped up 2litres

Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,739 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

battery insecure

inspection light on

oil topped up 2litres

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,494 miles

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

battery insecure

inspection light on,fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 65,494 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

battery insecure

inspection light on,fuel filter corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,758 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link gaitors split

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,758 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link gaitors split

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,451 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,435 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,845 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,845 miles

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

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

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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SD55 TYK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SD55 TYK, 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 SD55 TYK registered?

SD55 TYK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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