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CW55 EUU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,083 mi
Last recorded113,083 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 113,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 113,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 112,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges and cracking inner sidewalls

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,571 miles

front tyres starting to get low and worn inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,571 miles

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

front tyres starting to get low and worn inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,410 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,455 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2012 45,454 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 38,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,385 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 28,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,815 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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CW55 EUU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CW55 EUU, 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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CW55 EUU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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