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BV05 FPP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 FPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 159,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 158,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 156,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 156,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 148,543 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 117,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 116,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,034 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 104,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All....Replacement recommended (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All....Replacement recommended (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Replacement recommended (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,911 miles

Both front tyres worn low and starting to perish,replacement recommended

Rear Service and parking brake,only just met limit,attention required.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 56,008 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,382 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,079 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres wearing low and begining to crack in tread

front brakediscs worn on inner face

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiperblades worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 24,057 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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BV05 FPP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV05 FPP, 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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BV05 FPP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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