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SB05 MHM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,521 mi
Last recorded76,521 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,521 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,552 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,525 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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 1 Mar 2017 67,620 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked but no ply or cords showing

both tie rods have slight play

water in nearside rear tail light

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked but no ply or cords showing

both tie rods have slight play

water in nearside rear tail light

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,556 miles

leak on sump gasket

osf tyre flat

slight blow on centre exhaust

slight play in osf tie rod

slight play in osf track rod end

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

leak on sump gasket

osf tyre flat

slight blow on centre exhaust

slight play in osf tie rod

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,407 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have tread cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have tread cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,442 miles

FRONT WIPER MECHANISM IS A BIT SLOW TO OPERATE

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

N/S/F WING REPEATER IS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER HAS WATER IN

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,403 miles

play inner rack

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,403 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

play inner rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,959 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,288 miles

both front discs have slight lips on inner face

Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front discs have slight lips on inner face

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,000 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 MHM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SB05 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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