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VU05 XBN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,907 mi
Last recorded104,907 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Front + Rear ()

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 104,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Front + Rear ()

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 98,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 98,525 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,740 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,156 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 88,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm) (205/50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,619 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has small cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,208 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,208 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,110 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,679 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,200 miles

slight play at front wheels

Fail 4 Oct 2011 48,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play at front wheels

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,848 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 34,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,408 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XBN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU05 XBN, 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 VU05 XBN registered?

VU05 XBN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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