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MW05 UWP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,444 mi
Last recorded141,444 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 141,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slight leak

Pass 2 May 2018 116,496 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 116,496 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,002 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,630 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 101,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,091 miles

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

handbrake cables deterioating

Fail 2 Jul 2015 91,091 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables deterioating

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,582 miles

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 31 May 2014 77,567 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in rack ends

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,620 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inner wall split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,177 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,177 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,177 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 40,023 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,195 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,683 miles

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

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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MW05 UWP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW05 UWP, 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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MW05 UWP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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