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LX05 UWT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 UWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 134,152 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 132,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,981 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2019 122,294 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 122,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 121,285 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 121,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,404 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2018 118,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end corner of front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

offside and nearside rear park brake efforts low

rear park brake effort on legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 116,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 113,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed with paste. recommend replacement asap (7.1.2)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted. MOT requirements met but new cap is recommended

Fail 21 May 2016 113,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed with paste. recommend replacement asap (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted. MOT requirements met but new cap is recommended

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,932 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,667 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres worn and sidewalls have impact damage not yet to excess

nearside front road wheel has impact damage

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,667 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres worn and sidewalls have impact damage not yet to excess

nearside front road wheel has impact damage

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 36,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,695 miles

Small cut on n/s/f tyre tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,695 miles

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

Both front wipers have small splits but clear the windscreen sufficient at present.

Small cut on n/s/f tyre tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,999 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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LX05 UWT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LX05 UWT, 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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LX05 UWT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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