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BG05 XMK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,842 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement support (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre 2mm to inner edge

offside park brake efficiency just met

Fail 27 Jul 2017 78,840 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement support (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre 2mm to inner edge

offside park brake efficiency just met

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,123 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 74,121 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,711 miles

Slight blow from front box.

Slight noise from lower column area.

Slight play from inner rack area.

Uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 72,630 miles

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

Slight blow from front box.

Slight noise from lower column area.

Slight play from inner rack area.

Uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Jan 2015

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

engine chain noise

slight play lower steering

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,277 miles

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Offside rear tyre perished

Timing chain noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2014 60,222 miles

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

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)

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)

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Offside rear tyre perished

Timing chain noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,172 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

hand brake appears stiff

near side front tyre on ware bars

off side front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating and greasey

oily residue on sump

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,766 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,372 miles

near side front brake caliper appears damp no visable leak

oil sump plug leaking

suspect clutch flexi hose leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,961 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,577 miles

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)

nearside front brake pads worn

Fail 30 May 2008 21,577 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

nearside front brake pads worn

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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BG05 XMK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG05 XMK, 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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BG05 XMK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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