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S12 SLS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,369 mi
Last recorded32,369 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 SLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 32,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 30,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on inner edge and has some cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 29,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,750 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 25,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 24,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 24,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking between the tread blocks.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 20,698 miles

Brake performance not tested Park brake cable snapped on test. (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking at both ends. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged Badly corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged Snapped during brake test due to excessive corrosion. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking between the tread blocks.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 18,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose ferral corrosion

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferral corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 17,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight leak. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,111 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,678 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 11,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 9,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,642 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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S12 SLS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S12 SLS, 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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S12 SLS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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