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PK05 MPX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,492 mi
Last recorded65,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 MPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole at front of silencer, centre section. Emissions unaffected (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 63,070 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 63,070 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working All 3 indicators on nearside working intermittently, on both indicator and hazard operation. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet aim low. Still sufficient stream to screen.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,527 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,399 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 59,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,057 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack end

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,381 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,268 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,264 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked between tread

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked between tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,193 miles

Cracks in o/s front tyre tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Cracks in o/s front tyre tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,759 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,759 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,958 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriate in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to deteriate in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2008 15,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,749 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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PK05 MPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PK05 MPX, 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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PK05 MPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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