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LT05 BXX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,338 mi
Last recorded79,338 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 BXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 79,338 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 67,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 67,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 64,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,525 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 56,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,059 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,492 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked but not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,477 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake cable over adjusted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake cable over adjusted slightly

nearside front brake disc inner surface rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake over adjusted

Fail 6 Mar 2008 14,313 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake over adjusted

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly debonded

slight play in offside steering track rod inner ball joint

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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LT05 BXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT05 BXX, 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 LT05 BXX registered?

LT05 BXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 BXX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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