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FN55 SXZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,533 mi
Last recorded111,533 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 SXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency only just met (3.7.D.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,415 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

parking brake stiff in opperation

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear of centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

parking brake stiff in opperation

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,633 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake stiff in opperation

Fail 25 Feb 2015 95,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake stiff in opperation

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,511 miles

n/s cv boot seeping grease

Fail 26 Feb 2014 88,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s cv boot seeping grease

Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,552 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,548 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,096 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 10 Apr 2010 57,087 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 56,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 19 Sep 2008 30,580 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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FN55 SXZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FN55 SXZ, 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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FN55 SXZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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