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SA55 FFO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,373 mi
Last recorded54,373 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 FFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,373 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 53,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 52,673 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 52,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,461 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 49,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,368 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 42,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,469 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,279 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,084 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,084 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,472 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 11,472 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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SA55 FFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SA55 FFO, 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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SA55 FFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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