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NV54 MXA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,103 mi
Last recorded59,103 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 MXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 59,103 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in tie bars

Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in tie bars

Pass 4 May 2018 55,462 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 55,449 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak and no anti-freeze in coolant reservoir (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust system corroded

slight play in nearside front tie rod

subframe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,735 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 53,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread split and distorted (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,373 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,373 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,996 miles

coolant bottle empty

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2013 50,996 miles

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

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

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

coolant bottle empty

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,747 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,747 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,590 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,040 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 39,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,980 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,790 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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NV54 MXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV54 MXA, 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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NV54 MXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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