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GL05 PPX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,338 mi
Last recorded146,338 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 PPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 146,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 141,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,272 miles

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

Front Flexi pipe blowing slightly and insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 136,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Flexi pipe blowing slightly and insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 130,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,792 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 124,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,827 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Offside Front top mount noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2018 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,059 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) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,985 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 103,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,883 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,398 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,446 miles

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

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

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,379 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 24,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,271 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,387 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 12,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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GL05 PPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GL05 PPX, 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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GL05 PPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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