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HV55 LTA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,281 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,775 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,990 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 75,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,784 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers have broken but system still supported

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,416 miles

rear exhaust hangers broken but still supported elswhere

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,097 miles

Rear silencer support broken but still secured by other support

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,278 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,626 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,542 miles

large rusty lip on inner edge of front discs

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,628 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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HV55 LTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV55 LTA, 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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HV55 LTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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