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WU55 YRX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 60,239 miles

auxillery belt worn

engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2017 60,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking n/s of engine below fuel pump (7.2.3)

auxillery belt worn

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2016 52,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 39,694 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight crack s in tread but not showing cords

Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,125 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 31,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,779 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 19,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 15,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,108 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 YRX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WU55 YRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU55 YRX registered?

WU55 YRX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is WU55 YRX safe to buy?

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