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WK55 VEX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,714 mi
Last recorded95,714 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,714 miles

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

oil leak

slight dampness to n/s/f shockabsorber

some play in n/s steering drag link

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 13 Dec 2018 95,714 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt locking nut loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

oil leak

slight dampness to n/s/f shockabsorber

some play in n/s steering drag link

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 28 Nov 2018 95,651 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges all round inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

oil leak

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,160 miles

e.m.l on

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

oil leak

play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 25 Oct 2017 92,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower pinch bolt on column (2.2.A.1b)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,770 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

both steering arms have slight play

front discs have a lip on there outer edge

minor exhaust blow

wipers smearing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

front discs have a lip on there outer edge

minor exhaust blow

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,653 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,811 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,809 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,138 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 27,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,210 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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WK55 VEX 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 WK55 VEX, 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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WK55 VEX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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