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BV05 VNG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,753 mi
Last recorded43,753 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 43,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 42,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 41,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 41,112 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 38,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,703 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 34,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 30,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,413 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 16,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,457 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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BV05 VNG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV05 VNG, 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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What year was BV05 VNG registered?

BV05 VNG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 VNG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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