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VU05 VMZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,644 mi
Last recorded105,644 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 VMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 105,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 105,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,510 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,628 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 93,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rack stop missing (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,436 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 90,436 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,400 miles

front fuel line corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,997 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 78,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,345 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking/ starting to split.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,194 miles

left hand indicators not self cancelling.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,536 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 48,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,212 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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VU05 VMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VU05 VMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 VMZ registered?

VU05 VMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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