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PG05 GKA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 GKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 110,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,813 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,462 miles

slight play in steering column uj

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,462 miles

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

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both frt and o/s/r tyres light cracking in tread

Fail 2 Sep 2013 79,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both frt and o/s/r tyres light cracking in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,189 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,078 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 55,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,865 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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PG05 GKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PG05 GKA, 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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PG05 GKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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