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VK05 NTL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,345 mi
Last recorded66,345 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 NTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 66,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 66,344 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 66,027 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 66,027 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,437 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 65,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,729 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,729 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,821 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,851 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 55,851 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush steering rack inner joint (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,839 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 52,839 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,942 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack ball end swivel (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack ball end swivel (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wipers slightly deteriorated & juddering occasionally

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

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

slight brake imballance across front axle, nearside effort slightly low

Fail 13 Mar 2015 46,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wipers slightly deteriorated & juddering occasionally

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

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

slight brake imballance across front axle, nearside effort slightly low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,205 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,205 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,024 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in inner side wall but not deep enough to expose the chords

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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VK05 NTL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VK05 NTL, 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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VK05 NTL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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