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EX05 HPV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 HPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 105,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,617 miles

Coolant level low

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,151 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 97,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,206 miles

Centre Exhaust Corroded & Has Slight Leak Of Gas

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Fail 29 Nov 2017 83,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust Corroded & Has Slight Leak Of Gas

Offside Rear Tread Very Low Inner Edge 205 50 16 87W Excelon (2615

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,417 miles

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

Rear both rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 74,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear both rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,331 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,057 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 49,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,461 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,461 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,759 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,694 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn uneven inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,111 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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EX05 HPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX05 HPV, 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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What year was EX05 HPV registered?

EX05 HPV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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