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VE55 FWC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,527 mi
Last recorded54,527 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,256 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,452 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 46,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,868 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,868 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,604 miles

ADVISE off side rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

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

Is VE55 FWC safe to buy?

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