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FL55 FBF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,505 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 74,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 67,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very thin on inner edge but no cords exposed. Perishing between tread bars.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in outer side wall but no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn very thin on inner edge and cut in outer side wall but no cords exposed.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 47,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,159 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,883 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 34,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 30,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,987 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 24,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,842 miles

n/s headlight mounting lug cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2009 19,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s headlight mounting lug cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,335 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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FL55 FBF 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 68.4%.

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 FL55 FBF, 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 FL55 FBF registered?

FL55 FBF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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