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WL05 HCO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,590 mi
Last recorded89,590 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,590 miles

2 X exhaust mount broken on rear - exhaust still secure

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi poor

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2019 89,590 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 X exhaust mount broken on rear - exhaust still secure

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi poor

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2019 89,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 83,602 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,746 miles

Nearside Front slight play within steering rack

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

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Offside Front tyre wearing low/starting to bald on the inner tread

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner side , + disc worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner side , + disc worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front slight play within steering rack

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

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Offside Front tyre wearing low/starting to bald on the inner tread

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner side , + disc worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner side , + disc worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,326 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,326 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,683 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,489 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 45,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,161 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,645 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,832 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,462 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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WL05 HCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WL05 HCO, 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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WL05 HCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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