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EK05 HUA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,528 mi
Last recorded126,528 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 126,528 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 120,429 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 120,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 98,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear brake inspection just met mot requirement

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,612 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,607 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,436 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,994 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 HUA 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 88.9%.

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

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