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BK05 XAT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,683 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 42,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,774 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,671 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/16 ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,648 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/16 ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,374 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,227 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,375 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Sep 2015 33,365 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,464 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,635 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 27,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,884 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,690 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 22,683 miles

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

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 XAT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BK05 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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