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FL05 XED

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 XED
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 97,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front bumper been damaged taped up

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,272 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,942 miles

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

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

Rear brakes lightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,212 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

parking brake effort low

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,719 miles

parking brake low effort

Pass 13 Feb 2018 664,467 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,466 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 64,249 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 61,290 miles

fuel filter corroded

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 30 Jan 2016 61,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,764 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,645 miles

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

fuel filter casing corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,645 miles

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

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

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

fuel filter casing corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,690 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 52,690 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,983 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 34,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,024 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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FL05 XED is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FL05 XED, 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 FL05 XED registered?

FL05 XED is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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