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MK05 PXA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 PXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 66,362 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 60,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,397 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked/blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 51,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked/blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,565 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,495 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 front tyre starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,940 miles

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)

cracks evident in all x 4 tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,375 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyre tread cracking

front wipers smear

Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,513 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyre tread cracking

front wipers smear

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,907 miles

slight cracking on rear tyre tread

verry slight roughness on nearside fron t wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,873 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 PXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc 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 MK05 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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