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SA55 UNZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,554 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake effort low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 5 Dec 2023 116,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake effort low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake effort low

wiper not parking automatically

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,548 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern (STEPPED)

Front wiper parking erratically on windscreen

Nearside Front Play/movement in upper strut top mounting assembly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO STEEPPED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO STEEPPED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,908 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 97,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,589 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,541 miles

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

tyre size = 205/50R16

Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,541 miles

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

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

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

tyre size = 205/50R16

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,062 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,510 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 31,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,238 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,238 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,197 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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SA55 UNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SA55 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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