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GF05 SBV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,073 mi
Last recorded140,073 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 140,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 120,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 112,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 112,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 92,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,198 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 63,127 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,228 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 29,228 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,553 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,545 miles

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

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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GF05 SBV 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 66.7%.

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 GF05 SBV, 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 GF05 SBV registered?

GF05 SBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GF05 SBV safe to buy?

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