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DU05 UCL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 UCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,283 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 50,244 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 50,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,057 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 49,840 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,779 miles

rear pads worn to 4mm

Fail 13 Feb 2013 44,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,757 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,842 miles

coolant loss from water pump

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,502 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,502 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 32,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,131 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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DU05 UCL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DU05 UCL, 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 DU05 UCL registered?

DU05 UCL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 UCL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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