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SA05 CXJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,348 mi
Last recorded66,348 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 CXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 66,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 66,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 65,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 62,372 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 62,337 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,258 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,915 miles

front brake pads getting worn and brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,913 miles

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

front brake pads getting worn and brake discs

Pass 2 May 2017 45,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 35,123 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 3 May 2013 35,123 miles

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 1 May 2012 33,391 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 33,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 May 2011 31,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 31,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 14,368 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 14,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,106 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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SA05 CXJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA05 CXJ, 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 SA05 CXJ registered?

SA05 CXJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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