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WP05 BLX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 BLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 105,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 88,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Jun 2017 83,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,979 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,978 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,354 miles

Slight play in inner rack end.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,203 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,198 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)

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

Nearside hand brake cable slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,198 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os rear tyre starting to perishe

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,652 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,084 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perised in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,720 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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WP05 BLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP05 BLX, 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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WP05 BLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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