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FL55 NKM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,705 mi
Last recorded51,705 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 NKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,705 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 51,704 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped at the caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 48,770 miles

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2023 46,584 miles

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside metal pipes are corroded

o/s/f top mount slight worn

Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,371 miles

exhaust corroded /slight blow centre section

oil leak at engine

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 42,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

various underside corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2021 42,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

various underside corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 40,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust silencer getting tender.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,753 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,509 miles

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

rear tyres light cracking on sidewalls

Fail 8 Nov 2014 25,450 miles

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

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

rear tyres light cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2013 23,631 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 23,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 20,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 20,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,038 miles

front brake discs corroding on inside

Pass 30 Oct 2010 16,753 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 11,861 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 NKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

FL55 NKM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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