MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower steering column joint slight play
off side front door check strap loose
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower steering column joint slight play
off side front door check strap loose
serious oil leak
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear parking brake cables (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
oil leak
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner shoulder 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear parking brake cables (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
this vehicle has different size brake discs on front axle
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge, slight play steering
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge, slight play steering
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
osf tyre outer sidewall damaged
rear tyres split in tread
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
osf tyre outer sidewall damaged
rear tyres split in tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf and nsf tyres have cuts in sidewalls
rear tyres spliting in tread
offside front tyre has nail in tread.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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VK55 DXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 VK55 DXT, 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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VK55 DXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 September 2005.
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