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FG05 LKA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 73,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 73,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,960 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside / offside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2018 69,960 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside / offside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,423 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,569 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front inner steering arm slight play

offside front inner steering arm slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front inner steering arm slight play

offside front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 8 May 2015 64,907 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,385 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,264 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine coolant level below min limit!

Nearside front tyre worn very heavy on 'inner' edge of tread -very close to excess-

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 46,996 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 46,996 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 May 2011 42,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,110 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 35,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 28,856 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,856 miles

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

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 LKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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