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BT54 BPV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,013 mi
Last recorded81,013 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,013 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,722 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,700 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,716 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,734 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 30,452 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 22,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre weathered small cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/r tyre weathered small cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,705 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 14,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 12,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,291 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 10,288 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,506 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BT54 BPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT54 BPV, 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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BT54 BPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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