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FV54 VUK

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,117 mi
Last recorded44,117 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 44,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,594 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 42,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,987 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 39,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,057 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 36,056 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front exhaust box split and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,560 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded, but not adversely affecting efficiency or balance

Fail 21 Nov 2019 34,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded, but not adversely affecting efficiency or balance

Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box split around entry pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs, inner faces corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,661 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 28,661 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,381 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,461 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 10,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,269 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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FV54 VUK is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 FV54 VUK, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV54 VUK registered?

FV54 VUK is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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