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MA05 UVP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 75,308 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle / components

Nearside front coil spring end broken but still located and operating correctly

Fail 11 May 2018 75,308 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle / components

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

Nearside front coil spring end broken but still located and operating correctly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,017 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

one fuel pipe clip broken

slight play in steering rack mechanisim

timing chain rattling

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,017 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

one fuel pipe clip broken

slight play in steering rack mechanisim

timing chain rattling

Fail 1 Sep 2012 61,863 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front bumper lower grill insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight cut osr sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight cut osr sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,852 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,852 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 7 Aug 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,358 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,420 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 UVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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