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MC05 XKA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,523 mi
Last recorded101,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,699 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 99,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,728 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,725 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,610 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,610 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,119 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,188 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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MC05 XKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MC05 XKA, 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 MC05 XKA registered?

MC05 XKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is MC05 XKA safe to buy?

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