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GV05 PXE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,652 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,235 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 79,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 77,462 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 73,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,556 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both track rods have play, recommend replacement ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 71,556 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both track rods have play, recommend replacement ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,331 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,921 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight freeplay

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight freeplay

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,861 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,467 miles

both rear tyres perishing

coolant level low

offside door mirror glass damaged but not effecting view

offside front wiper detiorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,289 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock on steering

Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock on steering

Pass 28 May 2012 51,769 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 51,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,468 miles

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

slight play nearside rack joint

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,606 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 PXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PXE, 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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What year was GV05 PXE registered?

GV05 PXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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