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EK05 UGY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,343 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front brake flexible hoses corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,007 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 53,324 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 53,324 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 51,178 miles

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 7 May 2013 49,636 miles

remove sat nav holder from front windscreen zone a area

Pass 29 May 2012 46,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2012 46,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2011 41,627 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,280 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 UGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK05 UGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 UGY registered?

EK05 UGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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