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PL05 VPT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 92,790 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 83,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,785 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,456 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 51,456 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,966 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 VPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PL05 VPT, 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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What year was PL05 VPT registered?

PL05 VPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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