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EX05 MHY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,022 mi
Last recorded107,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 MHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

heat shields loose/insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,133 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2018 101,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracked no cords showing

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked no cords showing

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracked no cords showing

fuel filter badley coroded but not leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2017 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracked no cords showing

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked no cords showing

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracked no cords showing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2016 91,902 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,603 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,886 miles

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)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 61,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,679 miles

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

rear tyres cracking/splitting on inner side walls and n/s/r tread wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,007 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 MHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX05 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

EX05 MHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is EX05 MHY safe to buy?

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