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MH05 KOW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,836 mi
Last recorded78,836 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 76,433 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,149 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,883 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,327 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,312 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,875 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall spliting

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Feb 2014 42,933 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coolant level low

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall and a small indent

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,933 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

coolant level low

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall and a small indent

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 34,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,704 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,617 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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MH05 KOW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH05 KOW, 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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MH05 KOW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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