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FP55 UOT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 99,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 99,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (requires welding) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 96,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil residue

Pass 11 May 2020 94,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,273 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,441 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded around pipe join (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded around pipe join (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,240 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 86,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,502 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,244 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2011 66,487 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r and n/s/r b/discs wear

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly mishaped due to deflation

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,457 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,330 miles

Both Front Tyres wearing low

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

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

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 UOT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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