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FL55 NLC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,604 mi
Last recorded49,604 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 NLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,604 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 44,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 44,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 42,915 miles

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

the parking brake effort is poor at 16%.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,761 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 40,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 38,400 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 36,287 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 36,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,256 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 34,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,133 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 30,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,947 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,121 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,117 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 NLC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

FL55 NLC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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