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SB05 DFG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 103,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,281 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded at caliper

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

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded at caliper

Offside Front brake hose poorly secured at inner wing mounting bracket

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Fail 13 Aug 2018

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded at caliper

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

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded at caliper

Offside Front brake hose poorly secured at inner wing mounting bracket

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,085 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,085 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 78,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2013 76,271 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,609 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,887 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 72,887 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/s/f coil spring snapped and rubbed on tyre slightly. Not caused reason for rejection.

Pass 4 May 2009 61,202 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2009 61,202 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,097 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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SB05 DFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB05 DFG, 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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SB05 DFG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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