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FA05 CWM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 CWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 99,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber mising

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 May 2014 82,572 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge slightly

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 25 Apr 2014 81,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge slightly

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 May 2013 62,287 miles

handbrake effort low

o/s/r tyre splitting on inside side wall

Fail 7 May 2013 62,287 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake effort low

n/s/r tyre low on air pressure

o/s/r tyre splitting on inside side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,820 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,168 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,162 miles

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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FA05 CWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA05 CWM, 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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FA05 CWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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