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FP05 YRW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,320 mi
Last recorded115,320 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 115,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 83,073 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 83,073 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 72,474 miles

both sides front brake discs corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 72,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both sides front brake discs corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2016 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2015 52,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED .

Fail 13 May 2015 52,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED .

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 41,676 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake pads rattle in carrier

Fail 8 May 2014 41,676 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake pads rattle in carrier

Pass 7 May 2013 39,587 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 39,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 36,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side & o/side front upper suspension link bar ball joints have free play & dust covers split.

n/side & o/side handbrake cables trhought to be starting to fray.

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

Pass 21 May 2012 36,015 miles

n/side & o/side front upper suspension link bar ball joints have free play & dust covers split.

n/side & o/side handbrake cables trhought to be starting to fray.

o/side rear indicator fading to white.

Pass 4 May 2011 31,283 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 May 2010 27,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 27,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,837 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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FP05 YRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP05 YRW, 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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FP05 YRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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