MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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)
centre exhaust poor condition
n/s/r brake disc corroded
play in o/s/f track rod end
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
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)
centre exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
n/s front tyre slightly perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded
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
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
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
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
offside front fog light lens broken
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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