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VN55 PCO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,758 mi
Last recorded74,758 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 PCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,758 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 74,758 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,740 miles

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

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 74,740 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,529 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,777 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 65,776 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,689 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 65,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,422 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,421 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2017 60,037 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 56,893 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 54,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 52,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,359 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 49,359 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,407 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 44,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,929 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 29 Dec 2008 29,854 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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VN55 PCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN55 PCO, 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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VN55 PCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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