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VE54 XTC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,850 mi
Last recorded148,850 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 XTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 148,850 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 138,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 126,076 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming corroded

Nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 May 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming corroded

Nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jun 2020 120,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 120,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,729 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,705 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2016 99,693 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Fail 6 May 2016 99,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in both front steering rack ends.

Temporary repair made to Offside rear light lens.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,403 miles

Play in both front steering rack ends.

Temporary repair made to Offside rear light lens.

Pass 7 May 2014 78,941 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 6 May 2014 78,941 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

knocking noise from the steering rack

slight free play to both steering rack tie bar ball joints , steering rack end

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,571 miles

knocking noise from the steering rack

slight free play to both steering rack tie bar ball joints , steering rack end

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,715 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,715 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,497 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,744 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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VE54 XTC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VE54 XTC, 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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VE54 XTC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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