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EX05 HTE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,323 mi
Last recorded134,323 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 HTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 134,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,807 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and rusty (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 127,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and rusty (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 121,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 121,260 miles

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

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

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

cracks to n/s/f tyre inner wall

play in n/s steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 17 Jun 2015 111,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 111,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexible join deteriorated

handbrake travel long

wipers smear

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,821 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexible join deteriorated

handbrake travel long

wipers smear

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,295 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damage

rear tyres 2/3mm tread depth,inner tread edges worn below 2mm

wipers smear

Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,295 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall damage

rear tyres 2/3mm tread depth,inner tread edges worn below 2mm

wipers smear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,032 miles

both rear tyre`s worn on inner edge and out of shape

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre`s worn on inner edge and out of shape

coolant level low

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

washers aiming low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,338 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very slight lump in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Jul 2008 13,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very slight lump in nearside front tyre sidewall

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 HTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HTE, 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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EX05 HTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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