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RA05 WZY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,332 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriated

general corrosion to underside

one horn button inop

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,098 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,510 miles

steering arm slight play, top mounts slight play front.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,905 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,739 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 36,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,230 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,571 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,725 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,213 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,703 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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RA05 WZY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA05 WZY, 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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RA05 WZY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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