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BK05 UEW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,590 mi
Last recorded148,590 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 148,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 148,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 147,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 147,033 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 147,033 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 138,306 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 138,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 130,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2018 130,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2017 123,532 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 123,512 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,744 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 26 Jun 2015 103,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

E.M.L on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,750 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play detected offside steering check, possibly inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,853 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,899 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,899 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads apear to be worn low,further investigation recommended.

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge, replacement recommended.

where cv gaitors have been run insecure, they appear to be worn, replacement recommended.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,098 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,485 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,305 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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BK05 UEW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK05 UEW, 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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BK05 UEW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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