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FX55 VGV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,548 mi
Last recorded65,548 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 65,548 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 65,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 63,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 61,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,229 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

spanner light on dash

very slight leak at exhaust centrte section

Fail 12 Nov 2013 56,229 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

spanner light on dash

very slight leak at exhaust centrte section

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,240 miles

exhaust centre section starting to deteriorate and has slight leak

warning light on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2012 51,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre section starting to deteriorate and has slight leak

warning light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,778 miles

advise handbrake adjusted

exhaust centre section blowing advise replace

Fail 3 Nov 2011 45,778 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake adjusted

exhaust centre section blowing advise replace

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,329 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,053 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 18,764 miles

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

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

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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FX55 VGV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FX55 VGV, 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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FX55 VGV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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