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HK05 CEF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

78,760 mi
Last recorded78,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,760 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,187 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,292 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Nearside Front shocker damp

Fail 2 Jun 2016 69,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Nearside Front shocker damp

Nearside Rear brake noisey

Offside Rear brake noisey

Rear tyres worn on edges

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,599 miles

Cracks starting in both rear tyres

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Cracks starting in both rear tyres

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,420 miles

front discs worn

nearside front rack end slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

nearside front rack end slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,530 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 42,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,369 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,947 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,668 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 26,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,355 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,355 miles

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

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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HK05 CEF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HK05 CEF, 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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HK05 CEF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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