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PE05 LTA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,200 mi
Last recorded69,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 LTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 69,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,673 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm & worn heavily inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,473 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 67,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,557 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 66,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,921 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges, Cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,992 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,417 miles

high level brake light inoperative

nearside and offsidse steering rack ends have small amount of movement

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,234 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,234 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,332 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,869 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,653 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,662 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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PE05 LTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PE05 LTA, 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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PE05 LTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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