2005 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · HY55 VWW
2005 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 54,118 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY55 VWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/02/2026
- 54,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY55 VWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Tigra (HY55 VWW) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))”.
HY55 VWW Mileage History
- 28/01/202251,637 mi
- 01/02/202251,637 mi
- 15/12/202253,457 mi+1,820 mi
- 05/06/202453,750 mi+293 mi
- 03/02/202654,118 mi+368 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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