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NC05 XVG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 XVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,594 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 75,452 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,218 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front flexi pipe ferrules stating to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi pipe ferrules stating to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 73,217 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush failed (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear disc corroded causing brake effort down (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front flexi pipe ferrules stating to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi pipe ferrules stating to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,001 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe corrded

Off side rear disc brake corroded

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe corrded

Off side rear disc brake corroded

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,560 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 60,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 56,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 46,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 46,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,562 miles

cut in front o/s tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,894 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,094 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 21,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,517 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 15,517 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NC05 XVG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NC05 XVG, 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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What year was NC05 XVG registered?

NC05 XVG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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