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VE54 NNC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 NNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 64,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,638 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside inner track rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,851 miles

corrosion to inner front brake discs

play in n/s and o/s front track rods

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 54,851 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to inner front brake discs

play in n/s and o/s front track rods

Pass 14 Jan 2021 50,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 50,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 45,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,721 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 40,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 36,769 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,064 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 30,064 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 27,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

indicator side repeaters fading

inner surface of front brake discs pitted

rear tyres cracking 205 45 17 w

slight play in nearside tierod joint

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,963 miles

indicator side repeaters fading

inner surface of front brake discs pitted

rear tyres cracking 205 45 17 w

slight play in nearside tierod joint

Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small nip in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,653 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,138 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 12,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VE54 NNC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE54 NNC, 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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VE54 NNC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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