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HP05 HAP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP05 HAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes undersealed

underside of the car is undersealed

Fail 17 May 2023 85,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both of them (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes undersealed

underside of the car is undersealed

Pass 17 May 2022 83,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 82,723 miles

brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 81,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 81,200 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,473 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,034 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 70,089 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 70,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,746 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,463 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,462 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,780 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,615 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 47,613 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,350 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,410 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,490 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 17,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,066 miles
Pass 6 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
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HP05 HAP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HP05 HAP, 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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HP05 HAP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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