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HV55 OCD

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,363 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres underinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam bulb light output severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area where chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,007 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 69,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,409 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 60,409 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 51,050 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centerbox (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,243 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 37,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in gearlinkage

Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in gearlinkage

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,634 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules are slightly corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,213 miles

front tyres perished and cracked

front wipers smear screen

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 12 Sep 2009 14,660 miles

screw and nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2009 14,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screw and nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 11,495 miles

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

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

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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HV55 OCD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV55 OCD, 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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HV55 OCD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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