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FL55 XKS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,528 mi
Last recorded58,528 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 58,528 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 58,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,113 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,113 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 55,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 55,402 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable BOTH SIDES DROP LINKS (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2016 50,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 50,752 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 44,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,748 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,422 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,691 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 XKS 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 65%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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