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MV55 MUE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 MUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,797 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner part of tread and tread splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,802 miles

both rear tyres out of shape slightly on inner parts of tread

Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,802 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape slightly on inner parts of tread

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,018 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres split and cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres starting to split and crack

both rear tyres split and cracking

slight cuts in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,475 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,058 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 20,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,294 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,106 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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MV55 MUE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV55 MUE, 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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MV55 MUE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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