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S444 RMW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 RMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,160 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,052 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,944 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 57,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,590 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 40,585 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,425 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,240 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 33,240 miles

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

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,399 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cables very rusty/corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,969 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 27,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,222 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 25,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,911 miles

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

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

tester advises that both front tyres are changed at the earliest oppertunity

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,901 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 18,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

cv boot leaking fluid onto braking area on near/side front

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,112 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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S444 RMW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S444 RMW, 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 S444 RMW registered?

S444 RMW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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