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MX05 OEY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,777 mi
Last recorded77,777 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 OEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door check strap securing bolt loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

unable to open boot

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,953 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 73,927 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise rear exhaust blow

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion bulkhead near battery (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 67,245 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion bulkhead near battery (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion under battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 64,211 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion under battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,173 miles

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

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

corrosion around battery tray area

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,142 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside washer jet faulty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,073 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

spare flat

Fail 4 Jul 2013 45,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

spare flat

Fail 17 May 2013 45,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

condensation in o/s/r light unit

Pass 9 May 2012 40,750 miles

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

both front cv boots are leaking slight grease from around the clips but are preventing the ingress of water

both rear handbrake cables frayed very slightly

n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread bad cracks in it close to exposing the cord

o/s/r light unit full of water

Fail 9 May 2012 40,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front cv boots are leaking slight grease from around the clips but are preventing the ingress of water

both rear handbrake cables frayed very slightly

n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread bad cracks in it close to exposing the cord

o/s/r light unit full of water

Pass 10 May 2011 38,641 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 38,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,198 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,198 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,765 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,238 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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MX05 OEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MX05 OEY, 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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MX05 OEY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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