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EF05 EUP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,541 mi
Last recorded57,541 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 57,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 55,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,923 miles

advisory reversing light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,579 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 44,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,189 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,819 miles

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

Front front tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 35,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure leaking (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front front tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,156 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,220 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 18,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 14,794 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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EF05 EUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF05 EUP, 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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EF05 EUP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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