MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
most brake pipes showing corrosion
nearside front inner c v boot split and leaking grease
nearside front tyre wall rubber damaged
offside fron wheel drag
offside front indicator and side repeator bulbs fading
wiper park fault
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
most brake pipes showing corrosion
nearside front inner c v boot split and leaking grease
nearside front tyre wall rubber damaged
offside fron wheel drag
offside front indicator and side repeator bulbs fading
screw in nearside rear tyre tread
wiper park fault
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs heavily corroded and worn
front brakes show a brake fluctuation
main pipe and nearside front brake pipes showing corrosion
movement in nearside headlight upper mounting damaged
offside front indicator amber bulb fading
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs heavily corroded and worn
front brakes show a brake fluctuation
main pipe and nearside front brake pipes showing corrosion
movement in nearside headlight upper mounting damaged
nail in offside rear tyre tread area
offside front indicator amber bulb fading
Attention to uneven tyre tread wear nearside rear,Surface cracks offside rear inner treaded area,Surface cracks in nearside/offside front inner tyre sidewalls and treaded areas,Odd size tyres fitted front/rear axles
Heavy corrosion/pitting front brake discs
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight brake judder nearside/offside front brakes
wipers dont park automatically
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Attention to uneven tyre tread wear nearside rear,Surface cracks offside rear inner treaded area,Surface cracks in nearside/offside front inner tyre sidewalls and treaded areas,Odd size tyres fitted front/rear axles
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Heavy corrosion/pitting front brake discs
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre exhaust section slight exhaust blow and corrosion
Front brake discs worn/corroded inner faces
Front brakes show imbalance and slight judder
Front windscreen wipers dont park
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust section slight exhaust blow and corrosion
Front brake discs worn/corroded inner faces
Front windscreen wipers dont park
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA54 TZE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FA54 TZE, 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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FA54 TZE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 January 2005.
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