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HK54 TLU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,714 mi
Last recorded73,714 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 TLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,159 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front exhaust flexy perished

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,944 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,509 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Nearside and offside hydraulic brake calliper covered in grease or other material

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (intermittent fault)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,863 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

knock in steering

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts in inner sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

knock in steering

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,935 miles

o/s/f inner rack arm has slight play

rear tyres starting to get low (3mm)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,893 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,682 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,668 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and on legal limit

Front brake pads starting to get low

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres well worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn and becoming rusty

near side front tyre worn down to 3mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre 3mm tread depth

play felt in steering rack and in both inner track rod joints

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,158 miles

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

coolant header tank is empty

front brake discs well worn and becoming rusty

front wipers smear the screen in operation

handbrake travel is long

play felt in inner steering rack bush

screw/nail in offside rear tyre

slight play felt in off side inner track rod joint

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,388 miles

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,927 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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HK54 TLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 HK54 TLU, 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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HK54 TLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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