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FL55 NJK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

78,472 mi
Last recorded78,472 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 NJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 78,472 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 78,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 76,024 miles

O/S/F Shock absorber Top mount play

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 76,024 miles

O/S/F Shock absorber Top mount play

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 72,191 miles

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

Slight play/knock in steering column.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,753 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have slight cracking between treads and on shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 65,633 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 65,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,406 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,872 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,171 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking between treads,

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint. (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 57,171 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are cracking between treads,

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint. (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 53,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter very corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 53,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,618 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 44,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 44,655 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 41,022 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 41,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,722 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 35,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,157 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,081 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2010 16,081 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,514 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 13,514 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2008 8,545 miles

both front tyres plus o/s/r tyre mild cracking staring to form in the treads

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 NJK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 NJK, 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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FL55 NJK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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