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MT54 VCG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,321 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,319 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre approaching legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,736 miles

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre approaching legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 41,736 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 32,817 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 32,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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MT54 VCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MT54 VCG, 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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MT54 VCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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