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MT05 VXM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 83,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr light cracked

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 83,797 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nsr light cracked

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,723 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet release handle broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint (s)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet release handle broken

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,207 miles

bonnet release handle broken

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and has sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet release handle brocken

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,489 miles

Exhaust rear bracket x2 broken, system still supported

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,489 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)

Exhaust rear bracket x2 broken, system still supported

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,729 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box has 2 of 3 hangers broken

Fail 6 Jul 2013 55,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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 front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box has 2 of 3 hangers broken

Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 51,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,905 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,407 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,896 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,048 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 VXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT05 VXM, 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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MT05 VXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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