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GV55 FBZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,855 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,855 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,916 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,090 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 48,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,984 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,543 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,021 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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GV55 FBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV55 FBZ, 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 GV55 FBZ registered?

GV55 FBZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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