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MT05 HXG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,588 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to split

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front and rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to split

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking to to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,077 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,482 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,863 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,863 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,846 miles

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)

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,845 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 21,245 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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MT05 HXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT05 HXG, 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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What year was MT05 HXG registered?

MT05 HXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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