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EK05 AXZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,590 mi
Last recorded94,590 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 AXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 94,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,644 miles

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

Offside Front nail on it.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,378 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,378 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,912 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front disc coroded badly on the inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,352 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner tyre cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2012 57,352 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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EK05 AXZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK05 AXZ, 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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EK05 AXZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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