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FP55 KUS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,940 mi
Last recorded223,940 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 KUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 223,940 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front metal brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at top

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake efforts just pass mot

Pass 1 Dec 2016 193,114 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 193,110 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 176,917 miles

handbrake efforts could be improved

Fail 11 Dec 2015 176,917 miles

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

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

handbrake efforts could be improved

Pass 22 Dec 2014 164,354 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 164,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 146,117 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 146,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,812 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 120,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,868 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 94,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,271 miles

front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,933 miles

slight play in steering/knock from steering uj

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,946 miles

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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FP55 KUS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP55 KUS, 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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FP55 KUS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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