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ML05 PDY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,331 mi
Last recorded94,331 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 PDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small pinhole centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter heavily corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small pinhole centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 92,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2018 90,824 miles

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

oil warning light on when engine on idle speed oil level is correct

two front tyres are 205/50/16 two rear are 205/55/16

Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer blowing at both ends (7.1.2)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel universal joint pinch bolt insecure (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

oil warning light on when engine on idle speed oil level is correct

two front tyres are 205/50/16 two rear are 205/55/16

Pass 18 May 2017 88,594 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracking /deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 88,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracking /deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 84,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 79,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,176 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyre perished

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,175 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyre perished

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,068 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,273 miles

non obligatory mirror is damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

non obligatory mirror is damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,349 miles

nearside mirror assembly loose and damaged

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside mirror assembly loose and damaged

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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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ML05 PDY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ML05 PDY, 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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ML05 PDY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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