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FP55 TZK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,400 mi
Last recorded115,400 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 TZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seen to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,086 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,477 miles

Rear Hand brake readings are low , rear brake service is advised

Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box at forward facing end (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement in the top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Hand brake readings are low , rear brake service is advised

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,302 miles

gearbox mounting rubber mounting deteriorated

knocking though steering column but with no play in column

rear tail box outer casing falling apart

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,818 miles

slight play in lower steering column u/j /pinch bolt

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,430 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,304 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,298 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 44,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,062 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 24,062 miles

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

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 TZK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZK, 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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What year was FP55 TZK registered?

FP55 TZK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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