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FL55 FBZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,180 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,064 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,335 miles

OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL / BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / GAFFA TAPED OVER

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 1 Jun 2013 41,113 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL / BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / GAFFA TAPED OVER

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,967 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 FBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FL55 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

FL55 FBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FL55 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 FBZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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