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MT55 FUE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 FUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,898 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 88,898 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres devoid of tread on inner edge, front tyres require attention due to this defect (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,629 miles

Front inner edges worn on tyres

Offside Front cut inner wall on tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,904 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,802 miles

Offside front tyre has small area damaged on inner wall.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,177 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 40,170 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,848 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,789 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged

rear brakes noisy in application

Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,789 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged

rear brakes noisy in application

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,749 miles

plastic trim insecure under nearside rear floor

Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic trim insecure under nearside rear floor

Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,703 miles

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)

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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MT55 FUE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT55 FUE, 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 MT55 FUE registered?

MT55 FUE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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