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FG05 DDA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

fuel filter rusted but not leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

fuel filter rusted but not leaking

Pass 11 May 2018 76,561 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 76,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 72,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,531 miles

Crack noted on o/s of screen

Front brake discs are badly corroded, worn & also lipped (plz refr2spec)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 66,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (tyre found deflated..) .! (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Crack noted on o/s of screen

Front brake discs are badly corroded, worn & also lipped (plz refr2spec)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,901 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,777 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres tread cracking quite badly no cords visable at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,239 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres tread cracking quite badly no cords visable at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,772 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking cords not visable at time of test.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 18,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,179 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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FG05 DDA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG05 DDA, 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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FG05 DDA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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