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PK05 XCB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 92,203 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 92,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,037 miles

Rear both wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear handbrake only just met required efficiency

Rear stop lamp damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2018 77,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear both wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear handbrake only just met required efficiency

Rear stop lamp damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in treads

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in treads

Fail 8 Sep 2016 69,074 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in treads

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in treads

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,613 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,613 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,893 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,893 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 40,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,852 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 26,852 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,899 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 XCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PK05 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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