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FY55 CFK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,808 mi
Last recorded43,808 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 CFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 43,808 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 42,291 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,512 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,101 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 32,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,944 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 25,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,857 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 7,736 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,066 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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FY55 CFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY55 CFK, 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 FY55 CFK registered?

FY55 CFK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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