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SA55 XMH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Multi-colour Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,929 mi
Last recorded67,929 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 XMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,308 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 50,308 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,371 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 39,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,481 miles

windscreen marked from wiper blade

Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,479 miles

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

engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

windscreen marked from wiper blade

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,150 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,794 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 20,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 20,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,649 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 19,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 16,369 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc badly corroded & pitted

offside front brake disc starting tp pitt

Fail 25 Sep 2008 11,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,949 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 XMH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Multi-colour with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XMH, 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 SA55 XMH registered?

SA55 XMH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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