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DV05 MLJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,077 mi
Last recorded75,077 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 75,077 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 75,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,308 miles

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

brake fluid low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,971 miles

Front pads on 4 mm .Brake check 6 months

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,146 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,146 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,784 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,089 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s wiper blade split but clears screen

Fail 11 Apr 2012 39,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,238 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished in between the tread

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

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,308 miles

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

Front number plate is starting to delaminate,is still legible

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,308 miles

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

Front number plate is starting to delaminate,is still legible

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,713 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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DV05 MLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV05 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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