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FY05 XTB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2015 119,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,139 miles

nearside front tyre has surface cut in outer wall and tread worn on inner edge

nearside track rod inner ball joint worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 99,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has surface cut in outer wall and tread worn on inner edge

nearside track rod inner ball joint worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,339 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 58,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 51,078 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 51,078 miles

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

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

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 XTB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FY05 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

FY05 XTB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 2005.

Is FY05 XTB safe to buy?

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