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RE05 CWZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,711 mi
Last recorded70,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 CWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,553 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205.50.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,107 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,541 miles

play in steering arms

Fail 15 Jun 2021 62,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

play in steering arms

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,928 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,192 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,099 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rocker cover breather pipe split

Fail 3 Jul 2018 56,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rocker cover breather pipe split

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,203 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,577 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 47,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,592 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,973 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 39,972 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,042 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in places

nail in nsf tyre tread

Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,476 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

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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RE05 CWZ 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 76.9%.

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 RE05 CWZ, 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 RE05 CWZ registered?

RE05 CWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is RE05 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 CWZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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