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CU05 TWP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,694 mi
Last recorded38,694 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 TWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 38,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake lever slightly forward

exhaust center section has slight corrosion.

Fail 12 May 2020 38,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake lever slightly forward

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust center section has slight corrosion.

Pass 13 May 2019 35,253 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 35,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 31,581 miles

Both rear tyres ? Have slight cracking in tread

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2018 31,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear tyres ? Have slight cracking in tread

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 29,292 miles

Coolant level very low

Fail 8 May 2017 26,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level very low

Coolant level very low

Front tyres badly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2016 21,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play Nearside inner rack end

Pass 21 May 2015 17,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,043 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 16,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 13,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

most brake pipes have varied amounts of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 12,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 11,252 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 11,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,338 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 9,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,267 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 TWP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CU05 TWP, 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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CU05 TWP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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