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DE05 EFG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,052 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded all

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking component slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 76,049 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded all

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking component slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 63,041 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner tie rods (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension/braking component slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 63,041 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner tie rods (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension/braking component slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,641 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 60,641 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,843 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,995 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 27,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advised fuel leak @ filter

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,844 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 22,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,575 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,081 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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DE05 EFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE05 EFG, 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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DE05 EFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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