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S22 SSU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,831 mi
Last recorded50,831 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 SSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 50,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,762 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,629 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in rack

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

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

Pass 23 May 2017 47,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,417 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 44,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter is corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 41,917 miles

nearside front tyre low tread and has crackin to outer tread

Fail 27 May 2015 41,246 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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre low tread and has crackin to outer tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,076 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,076 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 31,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,644 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2010 20,260 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 20,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,617 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2008 11,706 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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S22 SSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S22 SSU, 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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S22 SSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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