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MV55 FXR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,253 mi
Last recorded84,253 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,253 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x3 nsf / osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 79,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective no blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front can't open bonnet

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,715 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking.

Front brake discs inner faces lipped slightly and pitted.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,840 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres inner walls splitting close to cords.

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner treads.

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

Nearside rear brake disc very badly scored.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,983 miles

Offside front tyre inner wall cut close to cords.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 22,983 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner wall cut close to cords.

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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MV55 FXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV55 FXR, 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 MV55 FXR registered?

MV55 FXR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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