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DE55 SCE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on edges perished and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

parking brake performance only just met mot limits

Fail 12 Oct 2021 77,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on edges perished and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

parking brake performance only just met mot limits

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,256 miles

ADVISE CORROSION STARTING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,466 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 56,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 47,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 47,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,997 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,418 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 27,979 miles

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

knocking internally on steering rack body

nsr tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,585 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,500 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 19,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,502 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2008 11,084 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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DE55 SCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE55 SCE, 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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DE55 SCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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