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FY05 SUU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 SUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023
Pass 7 Jun 2022

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,087 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 88,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,305 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,928 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,928 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened incomplete (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,988 miles

exhaust center box part corroded slight blowing.

exhaust pipe into the center box corroded slight blowing.

the (rear)tyres the inner tread channels showing cracks but not showing the inner cords.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,534 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,208 miles

v slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,755 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 50,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,365 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inside sidewalls.

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,696 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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FY05 SUU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY05 SUU, 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 FY05 SUU registered?

FY05 SUU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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