MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
discs on inner edges corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
discs on inner edges corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EP05 TZA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EP05 TZA, 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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EP05 TZA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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