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MA05 MKZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 MKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 62,863 miles

Nearside Front wing has impact damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 62,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing has impact damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 57,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,920 miles

rear boot & bumper damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear boot & bumper damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,195 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 29,184 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,489 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc's slightly worn

front registration plate slight damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2009 18,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,322 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 MKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 MKZ, 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 MKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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