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MF05 UVH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,811 mi
Last recorded118,811 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 UVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,811 miles

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

both front top shock absorber mounts worn

slight exhaust leak from center box

Fail 9 Mar 2022 111,716 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front top shock absorber mounts worn

slight exhaust leak from center box

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn / inner face bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions worn inner edge secondary rubber showing/ perishing (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn / inner face bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

slight cracking to tyres

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

slight cracking to tyres

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,086 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated and starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 79,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 66,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 61,591 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 61,591 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2011 54,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,929 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 30,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2008 17,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 17,515 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)

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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MF05 UVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MF05 UVH, 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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MF05 UVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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