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RN54 UBW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 UBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,551 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 85,370 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 83,189 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 81,312 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 81,312 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,683 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 76,608 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 76,608 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,756 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,724 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float both inner rack ball joints slight play (2.1.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float both inner rack ball joints slight play (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,736 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,711 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,065 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing and close to legal limit.

slight movement in n/s track rod

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,180 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 25,180 miles

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

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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RN54 UBW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RN54 UBW, 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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RN54 UBW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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