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VK55 UAY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 UAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023
Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,659 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack badly within the tread and side walls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 67,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack badly within the tread and side walls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,659 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,160 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,043 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 58,004 miles

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,732 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 54,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2013 51,953 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 51,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,689 miles

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)

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre deteriorated

steering has a knock on lock to lock

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,195 miles

Coolant bottle empty, topped up with water

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge and inner sidewall damaged

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,390 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,967 miles

Nearside 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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VK55 UAY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VK55 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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