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OE05 SXK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,121 mi
Last recorded65,121 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 SXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,121 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,033 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,813 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

osr tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

osr tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 45,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,662 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 40,636 miles

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

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

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

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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OE05 SXK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OE05 SXK, 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 OE05 SXK registered?

OE05 SXK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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