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MA05 CTX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 CTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel noisy upon rotation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clunk from steering no visible fault

Fail 25 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions reverse rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel noisy upon rotation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clunk from steering no visible fault

Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 77,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2017 77,472 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,259 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack end has very slight play

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,656 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,788 miles

Corrosion developing underside of vehicle within prescribed areas

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake pipe has corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear view mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,788 miles

Corrosion developing underside of vehicle within prescribed areas

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake pipe has corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear view mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,361 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,891 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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MA05 CTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA05 CTX, 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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MA05 CTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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