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PK55 LCE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,837 mi
Last recorded56,837 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 LCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,837 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks ,edges well worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks,edges well worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 56,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks ,edges well worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks,edges well worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 56,334 miles

COOLANT\SYSTEM\PRESSURE

Exhaust silencer slightly loose BOX\SHELL (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND\REAR\POOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT\CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISH\CRACKS ALL##4## (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected INCOMPLETE (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,453 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,863 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 54,863 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

BACKBOX H\SHIELD

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre YES ()

Rear BRAKES

Pass 15 May 2020 54,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,020 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 53,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear BRAKES

Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 42,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Worn Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,647 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,907 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,846 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 12,970 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 3 Nov 2009 10,766 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,142 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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PK55 LCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK55 LCE, 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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PK55 LCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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