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CU05 RXS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,018 mi
Last recorded82,018 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 82,018 miles

Front suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Rear axle beam corroded slightly

Fail 24 May 2017 82,015 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Rear axle beam corroded slightly

Pass 5 May 2016 79,159 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 79,159 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,486 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,194 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,653 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 57,653 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,299 miles

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

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

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

impact damage to offside front wing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,611 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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CU05 RXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU05 RXS, 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 CU05 RXS registered?

CU05 RXS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for CU05 RXS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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