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FN05 KFU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 KFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Middle exhaust box corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,387 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Middle exhaust box corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,955 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2015 66,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,292 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,422 miles

Both rear and n/s/f shock absorbers slightly misty

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

O/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2013 56,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear and n/s/f shock absorbers slightly misty

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

N/s/f coil spring corroded at base coil

O/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,185 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 29,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,111 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 22,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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FN05 KFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FN05 KFU, 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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FN05 KFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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