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MM05 DTO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

53,731 mi
Last recorded53,731 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 DTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,731 miles

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 53,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 52,887 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 52,221 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 52,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 51,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2023 51,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 49,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 49,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexy and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 back box mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,267 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 37,845 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 32,220 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 27,695 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 27,695 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 24,306 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 24,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 19,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 16,650 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)

Pass 24 May 2014 12,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 7,431 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 7,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 5,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 5,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 4,540 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 4,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,787 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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MM05 DTO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MM05 DTO, 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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MM05 DTO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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