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HV55 WPL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,943 mi
Last recorded26,943 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 26,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 25,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,521 miles

front tyres 13 years old

rear tyres 16 years old

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 25,520 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,520 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly on inner edges

Front number plate starting to fade

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2018 25,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,445 miles

rear tyres starting to perish over 10 years old

Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish over 10 years old

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,400 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,275 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,127 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,382 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,125 miles

near side and off side tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side and off side tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 20,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,435 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 WPL 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 86.4%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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