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BL05 HYW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 91,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,072 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,653 miles

exhaust mount broken

slight free play in offside and nearside steering tie rod joints

Fail 10 May 2016 75,648 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

slight free play in offside and nearside steering tie rod joints

Pass 11 May 2015 63,377 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 May 2015 63,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,932 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,800 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,518 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 46,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,028 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,976 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,968 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 19,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,443 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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BL05 HYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL05 HYW, 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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BL05 HYW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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