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GU05 ZPT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,782 mi
Last recorded182,782 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 182,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 181,670 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 165,931 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 159,994 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bearing

discs inner edge poor condition

Pass 18 May 2017 155,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 155,051 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 150,678 miles

Floors corroding from inside vehicle

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

Water ingress to boot and footwells

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner wings and floors

suspension components rusty

Fail 11 May 2016 150,678 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Bulb is ok, requires deeper investigation (1.4.A.2c)

Floors corroding from inside vehicle

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

Water ingress to boot and footwells

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner wings and floors

suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2015 145,961 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 145,961 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 138,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 3 Apr 2014 138,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2013 123,844 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 123,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,483 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs slightly scored

Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,229 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,229 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,644 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)

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

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

play in n/s track rod end

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,079 miles

Play in both steering arms

Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads low

Play in both steering arms

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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GU05 ZPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU05 ZPT, 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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GU05 ZPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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