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CX05 BLV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 BLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,847 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,821 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessively corroded around fuel filler neck within 12 inches of shock absorber top mounting, also fuel filler neck insecure. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,143 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking on

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2016 61,577 miles

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure top securing bolt snapped of (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking on

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,737 miles

quite a heavy knock from steering rack when rocked

Fail 16 Nov 2015 58,737 miles

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

quite a heavy knock from steering rack when rocked

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,209 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,307 miles

Engine timing chain very noisey.

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

Slight play in both steering arms.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 51,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine timing chain very noisey.

Fuel filter slightly corroded.

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

Slight play in both steering arms.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 48,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,482 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,482 miles

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

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,124 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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CX05 BLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CX05 BLV, 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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CX05 BLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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