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BV05 JNU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 JNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 72,645 miles

clutch anti slip missing

front brake discs corroded / worn

nsf and osf tie rods have slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2022 72,645 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

clutch anti slip missing

front brake discs corroded / worn

nsf and osf tie rods have slight play

Pass 14 May 2019 70,681 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 70,681 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 62,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wheel bearing sounds noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,604 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both number plates only temp fit for test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,565 miles

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

both number plates only temp fit for test

Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,411 miles

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

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

both number plates only temp fit for test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,548 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 37,228 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,228 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2009 31,246 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,370 miles

rear tyres low on inner edge

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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BV05 JNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 JNU, 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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BV05 JNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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