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ST54 VXW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

62,862 mi
Last recorded62,862 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 VXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,862 miles

Front discs pitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Varius signs of rust starting to underside / lowerw arms and subframe

Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front discs pitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Varius signs of rust starting to underside / lowerw arms and subframe

Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,849 miles

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

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

front sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 57,503 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,462 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,845 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,356 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,356 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,170 miles

INSIDE OF NEARSIDE REAR DISC BADLY CORRODED/PITTED

ferrules on both front flexible pipes corroded

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,161 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,154 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

INSIDE OF NEARSIDE REAR DISC BADLY CORRODED/PITTED

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

ferrules on both front flexible pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

offside rear disc corroded

Excessive play of offside front inner steering rack end

Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 10,673 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.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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ST54 VXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ST54 VXW, 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 ST54 VXW registered?

ST54 VXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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