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DX05 XYS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 79,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working When side lights switched on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,430 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 70,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,882 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,167 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 45,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,050 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,619 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,823 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 35,351 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner face advize replacement tyre asap

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,351 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner face advize replacement tyre asap

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,393 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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DX05 XYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DX05 XYS, 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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What year was DX05 XYS registered?

DX05 XYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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