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VE55 FNW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,235 mi
Last recorded33,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 33,235 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 33,230 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 26,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking Slight Wear Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished & Cracking 205/45/17 87W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 26,010 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking Slight Wear Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished & Cracking 205/45/17 87W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated 4x Tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,508 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,679 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,044 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,458 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,599 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 20,726 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSF tyre @ 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,669 miles

OSF tyre under 3mm.NSF tyre under 2 mm

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,152 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 18,150 miles

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

Front tyres @ 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,939 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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VE55 FNW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE55 FNW, 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 VE55 FNW registered?

VE55 FNW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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