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VE05 PXL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 PXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,043 miles

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

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

both top mounts slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 73,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,222 miles

Both front wipers are slightly split.

Cut in offside front tyre wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,536 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front headlight fittings are in a poor condition.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,536 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front headlight fittings are in a poor condition.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,784 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and cut.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked and cut.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,876 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 33,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 13 Apr 2013 30,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,721 miles

2x nails in n/s/r tyre

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight condensation centre rear stop lamp

Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 12,723 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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VE05 PXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE05 PXL, 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 PXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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