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HW05 MVM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,232 mi
Last recorded75,232 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 75,232 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,437 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,956 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,033 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2016 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,256 miles

Both front brake pads getting low

Both front braked discs has slight lip

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,256 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brake pads getting low

Both front braked discs has slight lip

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 May 2013 32,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,176 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,616 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 23,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,907 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 20 Jul 2009 19,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,553 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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HW05 MVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HW05 MVM, 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 HW05 MVM registered?

HW05 MVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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