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2005 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · LB05 VZW

LB05 VZW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 38,241 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL TIGRA
Year / Origin
2005 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,241 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1364cc
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LB05 VZW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
  • 38,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LB05 VZW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Tigra (LB05 VZW) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LB05 VZW Mileage History

  1. 09/05/202237,065 mi
  2. 26/05/202337,424 mi+359 mi
  3. 21/05/202437,905 mi+481 mi
  4. 21/05/202538,241 mi+336 mi
  5. 21/05/202538,241 mi

Average of roughly 388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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2005 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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