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GV05 BTX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 74,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 71,136 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 71,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 68,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 64,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,277 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,760 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,734 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Front brake discs starting to rust

Nearside front indicator bulb starting to show white

offside front anti roll bar link slight movement

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,808 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,756 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)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,279 miles

nearside front antiroll bar cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner sidewall starting to crack

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Fail 22 Apr 2014 37,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front antiroll bar cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner sidewall starting to crack

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,084 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,128 miles

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

offside front brake disc inner surface starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,077 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall small cut

Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,055 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall small cut

Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,511 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,721 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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GV05 BTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV05 BTX, 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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GV05 BTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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