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LC55 WBL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,506 mi
Last recorded99,506 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 WBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 99,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 99,184 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 94,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 91,718 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 91,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 90,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,512 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2015 71,023 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,023 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,522 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,294 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 31,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,641 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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LC55 WBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC55 WBL, 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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What year was LC55 WBL registered?

LC55 WBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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