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PX05 HKJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,519 mi
Last recorded73,519 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 HKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 73,463 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,436 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2019 69,436 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2018 65,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,078 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,078 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,834 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 31,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

poss front tracking out

Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,097 miles

Allthough the hand brake met the required standards the readings obtained suggest some adjustment/ attention is required (216 n/s/r 147 o/s/r)

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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PX05 HKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX05 HKJ, 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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PX05 HKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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