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Vauxhall Tigra

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,364 cc

L5 HBBMOT history

L5 HBB is a blue petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 40,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L5 HBB blue Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
40,695 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HBB was last recorded at 40,695 miles on 20 May 2026, 796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,899 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
796 miles
Average per year
1,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,695 miles
  • 2025 – 39,899 miles
  • 2024 – 39,313 miles
  • 2023 – 38,706 miles
  • 2022 – 38,035 miles
  • 2021 – 36,967 miles
  • 2020 – 36,526 miles
  • 2019 – 35,120 miles
  • 2018 – 33,620 miles
  • 2017 – 32,027 miles
  • 2016 – 30,167 miles
  • 2014 – 25,453 miles
  • 2013 – 23,205 miles
  • 2012 – 20,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,695 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPoor image on headlamps

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,695 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    359908491064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPoor image on headlamps
  2. Pass39,899 miles (+586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    964598451430
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated
  3. Pass39,313 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,313 miles
    Test number
    867999273426
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail39,309 miles (+603)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,309 miles
    Test number
    187422786858
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass38,706 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    749585743565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail38,706 miles (+671)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    838080735745
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass38,035 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    486305566421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,967 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,967 miles
    Test number
    878529242162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,526 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    378459320100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    680028610957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,120 miles (+1,500)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    238810623351
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass33,620 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,620 miles
    Test number
    346952546336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,027 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    966395184672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,167 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,167 miles
    Test number
    238644082355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,453 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    896751294119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,205 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,205 miles
    Test number
    746751393155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    179545432189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HBB

Does L5 HBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HBB is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HBB?
The MOT on L5 HBB is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HBB done?
L5 HBB was recorded at 40,695 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,441 miles a year.
Has L5 HBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HBB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 HBB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 HBB find?
L5 HBB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear exhaust mounting defective; poor image on headlamps.

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