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NV55 UAN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 UAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 95,840 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 95,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 92,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 77,208 miles

Exhaust: silencer corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,279 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,551 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 56,551 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,635 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 46,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 46,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,507 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,507 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,008 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 30,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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NV55 UAN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NV55 UAN, 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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NV55 UAN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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