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FM05 GKA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,204 mi
Last recorded108,204 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,204 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 107,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,711 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,096 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 85,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,328 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 71,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both outer cv boots leaking slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,786 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,778 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,673 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,978 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 14,978 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FM05 GKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FM05 GKA, 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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FM05 GKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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