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DE54 WBL

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 WBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,392 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 106,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,303 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure Exhaust heat shields loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure Exhaust heat shields loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,660 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,390 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,380 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (chalked up) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (chalked up) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join to osr flexi (chalked up) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,350 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,271 miles

Emissions not tested due to limited gasses coming from tailpipe (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,975 miles

Front some run out evident on front brakes when applied on RBT

Nearside Front inner disc face is heavily worn and corroded

Offside Front inner disc face is heavily worn and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,205 miles

Cosmetic damage to nearside front outer sidewall

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Offside rear brake disc is heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,753 miles

Offside front suspension strut upper bearing is noisy but there is no excessive movement at this time

Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front suspension strut upper bearing is noisy but there is no excessive movement at this time

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,224 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,359 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread grooves

Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread grooves

Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 27,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DE54 WBL is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 DE54 WBL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE54 WBL is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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