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EK05 HMZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,436 mi
Last recorded57,436 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,436 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished/cracking

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 51,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing bad 185/60/15

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,140 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack shaft (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing bad 185/60/15

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,841 miles

slight clonk from steering

Fail 20 Jan 2017 46,841 miles

slight clonk from steering

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,731 miles

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,199 miles

on free play check knock on steering

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,127 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiperblades deteriating

nearside front cv gaitor damp outor

nearside front tyre close to wearbands wearing inside edge

nearside rear tyre on wearbands tread perishing

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre approcing wear bands cit in tread

tyre treads perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2012 30,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiperblades deteriating

nearside front cv gaitor damp outor

nearside front tyre close to wearbands wearing inside edge

nearside rear tyre on wearbands tread perishing

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre approcing wear bands cit in tread

tyre treads perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,887 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 25,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,032 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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EK05 HMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HMZ, 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 HMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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