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AK05 PTY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure but not likely to move

both front drop-links have movement, also deteriorated rubbers

Pass 16 Sep 2017 94,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 85,533 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 78,079 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

n/s/r brake disc corroded

play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 8 May 2015 78,077 miles

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

centre exhaust poor condition

n/s/r brake disc corroded

play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 8 May 2014 65,773 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 65,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,436 miles

centre exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 64,029 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,235 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

play in both steeringrack tie rods

Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

play in both steeringrack tie rods

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,704 miles

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

all brake pads low

both front tyres on legal limit (inside edges)

knock in steering column

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,195 miles

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,257 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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AK05 PTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK05 PTY, 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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AK05 PTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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