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FG55 KVJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 114,415 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 114,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,099 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 110,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,585 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 63,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,273 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 26,273 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,535 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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FG55 KVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG55 KVJ, 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 FG55 KVJ registered?

FG55 KVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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