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FE55 XSV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,411 mi
Last recorded111,411 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut but not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slight fluffing on webbing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside suspension corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 108,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 106,398 miles

surface rust on some brake pipes and on some other components under the vehicle & rear axle pins/bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Oct 2018 106,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on some brake pipes and on some other components under the vehicle & rear axle pins/bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Oct 2017 99,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,909 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 92,909 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

off side rear tyre split in tread on edges but not showing cords

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,505 miles

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

off side rear tyre split in tread on edges but not showing cords

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,960 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,960 miles

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 59,915 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,709 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,831 miles

o/s headlamp cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,831 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,614 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 15,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FE55 XSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FE55 XSV, 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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FE55 XSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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