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MK05 HTU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,517 mi
Last recorded107,517 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 107,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,086 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 102,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,348 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,348 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 85,938 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 85,834 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick shoes grinding when brake applied (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,935 miles

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

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)

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2014 76,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

T-chain rattle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blades poor

n/s drive shaft seal leaking.

rear silencer heat shield rattling.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

T-chain rattle

blades poor

n/s drive shaft seal leaking.

rear silencer heat shield rattling.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

steering knock

Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

steering knock

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,742 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,758 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,595 miles

all tyre treads perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyre treads perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,794 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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MK05 HTU 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 65%.

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 MK05 HTU, 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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MK05 HTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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