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FG55 OVU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,635 mi
Last recorded87,635 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,635 miles

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 1 May 2015

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Fail 29 Apr 2015

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,740 miles

mileage not iluminatored

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,616 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 50,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,776 miles

rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,511 miles

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

Nearside & offside front disc's worn

Fail 14 Nov 2008 29,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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 OVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG55 OVU, 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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FG55 OVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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