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MV55 UKU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,798 mi
Last recorded62,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 UKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 61,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,230 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside handbrake cable slightly frayed

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 58,919 miles

Central exhaust section slightly deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 57,623 miles

Central exhaust section slightly deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,674 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated (has a minor leak)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,523 miles

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,210 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2013 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,959 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,674 miles

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

both front tyres worn on inneredges

unable to see both front innerbrake pads

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,807 miles

both front tyres worn

rear bush starting to debound on both front lower arms

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight play in both front drop links

Fail 19 Aug 2009 18,807 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn

rear bush starting to debound on both front lower arms

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,531 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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MV55 UKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MV55 UKU, 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 MV55 UKU registered?

MV55 UKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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