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Vauxhall Tigra

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,364 cc

LC05 XBLMOT history

LC05 XBL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

LC05 XBL blue Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
156,866 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XBL was last recorded at 156,866 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 30,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2019: 20,028 miles, lower than 44,617 miles on 21 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,027 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
30,839 miles
Average per year
8,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,866 miles
  • 2024 – 126,027 miles
  • 2023 – 94,780 miles
  • 2022 – 67,167 miles
  • 2021 – 57,261 miles
  • 2020 – 55,660 miles
  • 2019 – 50,028 miles
  • 2018 – 44,617 miles
  • 2017 – 42,110 miles
  • 2016 – 39,811 miles
  • 2014 – 33,163 miles
  • 2013 – 23,435 miles
  • 2012 – 16,738 miles
  • 2011 – 11,374 miles
  • 2010 – 10,698 miles
  • 2009 – 10,127 miles
  • 2008 – 8,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,866 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,866 miles (+30,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,866 miles
    Test number
    654315923103
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass126,027 miles (+31,247)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,027 miles
    Test number
    821520325084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,780 miles (+27,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    804020754943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass67,167 miles (+9,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    450829810036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass57,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    277808238784
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail57,261 miles (+1,601)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    541829907443
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass55,660 miles (+5,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    232331956693
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass50,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    349290932153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Fail20,028 miles (-24,589)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    355651840904
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass44,617 miles (+2,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    424266114415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter rusty
  11. Pass42,110 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    553784871471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked in swept area , but under wipers , not affecting view
  12. Pass39,811 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    312018942587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,163 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,163 miles
    Test number
    937064304365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,435 miles (+6,697)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,435 miles
    Test number
    698649183266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,738 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    748230712310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,374 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,374 miles
    Test number
    975055311318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,698 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,698 miles
    Test number
    471529910323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,127 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,127 miles
    Test number
    662559999262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,087 miles
    Test number
    442617238102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XBL

Does LC05 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 XBL expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XBL?
The MOT on LC05 XBL expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 XBL done?
LC05 XBL was recorded at 156,866 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 8,803 miles a year.
Has LC05 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XBL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LC05 XBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC05 XBL find?
LC05 XBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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