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FM54 MTU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,855 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,855 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,117 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,117 miles

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

front tyres close require urgent attention

n/s/r tyre poor

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,234 miles

slight wear in offside track arm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play in both rack ends more so on offside

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,174 miles

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

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

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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FM54 MTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM54 MTU, 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 FM54 MTU registered?

FM54 MTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is FM54 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 MTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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