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LC05 XBL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,866 mi
Last recorded156,866 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 XBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 156,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 126,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 94,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,261 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 57,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 55,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 20,028 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,110 miles

windscreen cracked in swept area , but under wipers , not affecting view

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 11,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 10,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,087 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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LC05 XBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LC05 XBL, 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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LC05 XBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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