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FV54 VVE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,129 mi
Last recorded102,129 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 102,129 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,271 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 101,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 100,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 99,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,576 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 98,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,118 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,311 miles

Offside Front brake hose has corrosion at ferrol

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,045 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 82,044 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,623 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,622 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,634 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,816 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,635 miles

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,537 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ARM AREA. BOTH REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INNER EDGES (NSR MORE SO). FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & DIS COLOURED. VEHICLE TESTED IN WET/DAMP CONDITIONS.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 28,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ARM AREA. BOTH REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INNER EDGES (NSR MORE SO). FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & DIS COLOURED. VEHICLE TESTED IN WET/DAMP CONDITIONS.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,161 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 VVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV54 VVE, 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 FV54 VVE registered?

FV54 VVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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