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VE55 FSO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,369 mi
Last recorded42,369 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,369 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 41,119 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,972 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,203 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides- to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,990 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,586 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,586 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,893 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 14,304 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 14,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FSO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

VE55 FSO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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