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GK05 BBX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,188 mi
Last recorded42,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,477 miles

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

Front brake disks corroded

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,263 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,345 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have cracking in the tread base although the structure is not exposed

Fail 18 Aug 2008 22,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have cracking in the tread base although the structure is not exposed

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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GK05 BBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GK05 BBX, 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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GK05 BBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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