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WV55 RDY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 RDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 93,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,480 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,471 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 88,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,901 miles

centre exhaust corroded

slight play to n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Feb 2016 73,901 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust corroded

slight play to n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,971 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 71,925 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,496 miles

Before test added one litre engine oil and half litre coolant to enable test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,960 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 51,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,021 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside rear tyre's sidewalls perrished

Play in rack

Play in steering

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,019 miles

Nearside Suspension arm 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)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside rear tyre's sidewalls perrished

Play in rack

Play in steering

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,844 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Offside front tyre on limit & inner edge worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,312 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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WV55 RDY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV55 RDY, 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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WV55 RDY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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