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FA05 CWZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,615 mi
Last recorded106,615 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from centre box - looks to have been previously welded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,231 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,230 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front damaged

rear brakes slight uneven,oil leaks,play in steering

Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,730 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,350 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,348 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 49,774 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 49,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 CWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA05 CWZ, 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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What year was FA05 CWZ registered?

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

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