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RV05 BTU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 BTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,255 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 100,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,692 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape.

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape.

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,398 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside headlamp reflector worn giving off poor beam image

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,398 miles

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

nearside headlamp reflector worn giving off poor beam image

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,877 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,048 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in steering rack O/S joint

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack O/S joint

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,197 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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RV05 BTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV05 BTU, 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 RV05 BTU registered?

RV05 BTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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