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WG55 AKO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,041 mi
Last recorded64,041 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 AKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake disc edge corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017
Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,657 miles

nearside front tyre perished 205/50r16 87v firehawk

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perished 205/50r16 87v firehawk

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,178 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 38,178 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,950 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 32,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,142 miles

both cv boots insecure. temporary repair carried out.

front discs and pads low.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both cv boots insecure. temporary repair carried out.

front discs and pads low.

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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WG55 AKO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG55 AKO, 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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WG55 AKO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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