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SK55 GTY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,533 mi
Last recorded101,533 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 GTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,533 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,908 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake linkage (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,225 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face lightly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face lightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,619 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2013 41,619 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,583 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 28,583 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,072 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 18,029 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre as a cut in sidewall not to cord

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,794 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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SK55 GTY 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 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 SK55 GTY, 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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SK55 GTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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