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LV55 VFC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,152 mi
Last recorded53,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 53,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,816 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 38,815 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside front (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 37,468 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 35,505 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,417 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,378 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 28,569 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 26,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,656 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 23,656 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,019 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 20,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,773 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 15,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,012 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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LV55 VFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LV55 VFC, 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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LV55 VFC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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