CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP05 ETR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,265 mi
Last recorded57,265 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 ETR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,252 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 55,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,312 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 46,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,731 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 44,731 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,055 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,930 miles

All other tyres show signs of under inflation on inner sidewalls but not cracked / split at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2017 31,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All other tyres show signs of under inflation on inner sidewalls but not cracked / split at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,944 miles

N/S/F tyre tread on inner sidewall

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs and inner pads wearing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,415 miles

slight perishing / cracking of both front tyres on inner shoulders and tread

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,348 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,089 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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP05 ETR 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 81.8%.

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 GP05 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP05 ETR?

You can check the full history of GP05 ETR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP05 ETR registered?

GP05 ETR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is GP05 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 ETR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP05 ETR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP05 ETR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.