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CA05 JTV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 JTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 185/60/15

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak at engine bay

Fail 1 May 2024 76,924 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 185/60/15

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak at engine bay

Pass 5 May 2023 66,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 66,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,139 miles

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

Offside 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 12 Oct 2020 61,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 61,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,777 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,704 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and disc scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 54,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers not assessed due to washer

Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,958 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 33,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,885 miles

front wiper blades are smearing

nearside front tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside front tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2011 27,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,408 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,745 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 23,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 19,241 miles

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

nsr tyre started going out of shape.worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,241 miles

nsr tyre started going out of shape.worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,365 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CA05 JTV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CA05 JTV, 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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CA05 JTV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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