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SA55 XVS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,616 miles

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

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2017 69,616 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,873 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 66,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,931 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery Insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,283 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,838 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,838 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,724 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA55 XVS registered?

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

Is SA55 XVS safe to buy?

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