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OV05 CHC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has just met specific requirements , may require attention before next service

Pass 26 Sep 2022 97,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge/bald

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear handbrake cables obscured through guides

Rear tyres cracking

brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

front/rear suspension components heavily corroded

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,521 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers worn but meets requirements

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,346 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cables hidden at rear guides

offside front tyre bald inner edge

suspension springs slight corrosion

wiper operation slow but meets requirements

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,216 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front coil springs corroded

handbrake cables hidden at rear guides

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,214 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front coil springs corroded

handbrake cables hidden at rear guides

nearside front tyre worn/bald inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,223 miles

Front brake discs have reduced braking area on inner face due to corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,223 miles

Front brake discs have reduced braking area on inner face due to corrosion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,607 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 86,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,953 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 76,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,119 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,119 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,314 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,314 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,102 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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OV05 CHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OV05 CHC, 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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OV05 CHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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