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YK55 VKZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,208 mi
Last recorded74,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,208 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f rack gaitor twisting

o/s/r tyre slightly mishapen 205/50r16

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,902 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 61,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,508 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,940 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 46,762 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,541 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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YK55 VKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK55 VKZ, 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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What year was YK55 VKZ registered?

YK55 VKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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