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CP05 XCH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,527 mi
Last recorded62,527 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,527 miles

engine light on

n/s/f brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear tyres low on tread, perishing, tread damage

service due

Fail 6 Oct 2016 62,527 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

n/s/f brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear tyres low on tread, perishing, tread damage

service due

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped.

front pads 4mm.

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and at 4mm.

play inner rack joints.

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish.

set h/lamps to zero.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,003 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped.

front pads 4mm.

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and at 4mm.

play inner rack joints.

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish.

set h/lamps to zero.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,013 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded and losing second skin

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusted but not leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 37,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,962 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 21,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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CP05 XCH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CP05 XCH, 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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What year was CP05 XCH registered?

CP05 XCH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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