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WU05 NBB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,116 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 66,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 57,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 48,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,634 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 41,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 38,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 38,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 35,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,379 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 25,379 miles

Nearside 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 10 Jan 2013 29,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 29,319 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,043 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 26,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,050 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 19 Mar 2008 18,305 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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WU05 NBB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 WU05 NBB, 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 WU05 NBB registered?

WU05 NBB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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