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VU55 JSX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 JSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,409 miles

Advise handbrake check/weak

Advise middle exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2019 74,409 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Advise handbrake check/weak

Advise middle exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,056 miles

Advise middle exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,198 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,425 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,067 miles

inner edges of front discs heavily corroded

nsr tyre cracked/perished

osr tyre cracked/perished

right hand horn button intermittant operation

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,715 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the inner tread.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,586 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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VU55 JSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU55 JSX, 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 VU55 JSX registered?

VU55 JSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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