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GV05 UPW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,537 mi
Last recorded65,537 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 65,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,953 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 64,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 64,382 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 64,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine stabilizer is defective

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine stabilizer is defective

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine stabilizer is defective

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,627 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,413 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 56,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated/broken

windsreen chipped

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,391 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,460 miles

shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination* headlamp aims on aim limts*both front tyres worn*front brake discs worn* engine oil lekage* corrosion of rear axle assembly, exhaust,etc*

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,036 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,972 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 34,972 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,627 miles

Adv, Rear tyres starting to crack between tread, Chip in front screen, Water in header tank low.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 21,627 miles

Adv, Rear tyres starting to crack between tread, Chip in front screen, Water in header tank low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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GV05 UPW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV05 UPW, 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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GV05 UPW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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