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WM05 DFC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2020 74,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,757 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,978 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,919 miles

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

Knock from steering rack

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Knock from steering rack

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,652 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads becoming low

lower steering column lower coupling has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,360 miles

Front brake discs worn/scored

Fail 10 Apr 2015 32,317 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/scored

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,142 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 28,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,020 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 25,019 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 22,450 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,450 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,648 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,953 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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WM05 DFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WM05 DFC, 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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WM05 DFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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