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PL05 FYB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,089 mi
Last recorded54,089 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,089 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 53,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 51,945 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,696 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,357 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 37,500 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 37,500 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 32,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 8 May 2012 29,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2011 24,223 miles

engine ratteling

Fail 17 May 2011 24,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine ratteling

Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,789 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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PL05 FYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL05 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 FYB registered?

PL05 FYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is PL05 FYB safe to buy?

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