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FN05 VWV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,760 mi
Last recorded111,760 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 VWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,760 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 111,729 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level low

oil level getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level low

oil level getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,855 miles

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 31 Mar 2014 85,453 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 6 Apr 2013 75,340 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,739 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 64,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 64,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,959 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,908 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

tyre pressures

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 55,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,349 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD AREA OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD AREA OF TYRE

Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,349 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD AREA OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD AREA OF TYRE

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 VWV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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