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EX05 REU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,432 mi
Last recorded108,432 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 REU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 108,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 108,429 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,783 miles

both rear tyres poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front top mount worn

Fail 10 Mar 2021 89,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front top mount worn

Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,318 miles

brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,269 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,904 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,550 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 63,421 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

evidence of squeaky noise from rear suspension.

slight knocking noise in steering.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,312 miles

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,588 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2012 20,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,577 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front nearside front and nearside rear tyres are split and perished.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,165 miles

All four tyres cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2008 9,697 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 REU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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