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PL05 VPK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,709 mi
Last recorded83,709 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 83,709 miles

wear nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,438 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible disfigured (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear nearside front tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,359 miles

condition of front no plate

wear offside front link arm

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

condition of front no plate

wear offside front link arm

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,488 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,488 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,436 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 57,185 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 57,185 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,269 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,123 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 38,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,776 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 31,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,314 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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PL05 VPK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PL05 VPK, 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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PL05 VPK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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