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DV05 BEU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 82,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,698 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,528 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 512,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 51,233 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,036 miles

play in both rack ends

Fail 3 Feb 2012 44,034 miles

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

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

play in both rack ends

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,831 miles

slight play both rack ends

Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,831 miles

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

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

slight play both rack ends

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 27,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,716 miles

front tyres have very slight wear on edges

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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DV05 BEU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV05 BEU, 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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DV05 BEU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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