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DV05 SMO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,600 mi
Last recorded91,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,883 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system and oil sump

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges low tread

Fail 23 Feb 2015 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner edges low tread

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,208 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,613 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,730 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 40,730 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,071 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,703 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 32,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,552 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,693 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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DV05 SMO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV05 SMO, 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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DV05 SMO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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