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VE54 XSW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,805 mi
Last recorded40,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 XSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NOTABLE CORROSION TO INNER CONTACT SURFACES (ESPECIALLY NEARSIDE INNER) - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT ON/BEFORE NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT 205/50/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOTABLE PERISHING - ADVISE MONITORING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside inner (especially offside) - LOW MILEAGE ANNUAL USE - INSPECT AT NEXT ANNUAL MOT DATE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,395 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty-topped up - monitor level between inspections - notable coolant loss

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,789 miles

Excessive coolant leak from engine-expansion bottle empty-engine got hot on inspection-further inspection required.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 34,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Excessive coolant leak from engine-expansion bottle empty-engine got hot on inspection-further inspection required.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,818 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 30,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,346 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 20,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,937 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 14,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,180 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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VE54 XSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE54 XSW, 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 VE54 XSW registered?

VE54 XSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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