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FV54 SFO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,887 mi
Last recorded103,887 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 SFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,754 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 98,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,632 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,595 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,806 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 87,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,389 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,555 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 66,996 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,250 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 59,250 miles

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

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

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 2 Jan 2014 50,463 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,065 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 440,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,762 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,863 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,419 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2009 25,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,552 miles

front number plate in poor condition

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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FV54 SFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FV54 SFO, 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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FV54 SFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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