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WU55 VJM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 81,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,025 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,518 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust hanger

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,029 miles

Front & rear disc pads more than 50% worn

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front & rear disc pads more than 50% worn

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,653 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 39,085 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 28,876 miles

FRONT DISC PADS APPROX. 60% WORN

REAR DISC PADS BEGINNING TO WEAR LOW ESPECIALLY O/S

Pass 13 May 2010 21,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,861 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 13,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,056 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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WU55 VJM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU55 VJM, 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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WU55 VJM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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