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SK55 UKW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,770 mi
Last recorded106,770 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,890 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 100,625 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber perished

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight coolant leak

Fail 20 May 2016 100,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber perished

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2015 99,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 99,596 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,841 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

all major components underneath signs of corrosion

radiator leaking water

timing chain very noisey

metal fuel pipe excessive signs of corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 96,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,856 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads starting to wear low

fuel filter corroded

handbrake just making test limit

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,243 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

worn/perished tyre tread n/s rear.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,981 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

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

O/S/R tyre beginning to perish

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing inside edges

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

O/S/R tyre beginning to perish

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

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 UKW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK55 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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