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WU55 HPJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 HPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 99,603 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 99,600 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake poor

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 98,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,201 miles

exhuast blowing slightly from center box

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight discoloration in front number plate

steering rack inner joints knocking slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 89,613 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened stub axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear park brake performance low

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,217 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake low performance

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 83,217 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake low performance

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/rear bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers not self returning

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 14 Mar 2019 57,313 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/rear bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers not self returning

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,799 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished 205/50/16

Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,799 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished 205/50/16

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,423 miles

all tyres slightly perished (ageing)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly perished (ageing)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,603 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,603 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,891 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,844 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 43,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,054 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2012 36,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,429 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 27 Aug 2011 32,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,258 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted/worn

Nearside rear tyre centre of tread cracking/spliting

Offside rear tyre centre of tread cracking/spliting

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,819 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 12,716 miles

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

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

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)

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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WU55 HPJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU55 HPJ, 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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WU55 HPJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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