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VE05 DCO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 DCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,000 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracks

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,000 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracks

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,696 miles

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

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,482 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,490 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,469 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,070 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread cord not exposed

offside rear tyre cracked on tread cord not exposed

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,545 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,651 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,787 miles

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

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

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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VE05 DCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE05 DCO, 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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VE05 DCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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