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HT05 GPU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,678 mi
Last recorded84,678 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 GPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,678 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate poor

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,477 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 73,477 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,927 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,551 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,605 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 56,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 48,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 44,289 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,721 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,887 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 13 Oct 2009 28,887 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,251 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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HT05 GPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HT05 GPU, 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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HT05 GPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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