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SB05 ZZH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ZZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,030 miles

Front Both front strut tops have slight play.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle corroding.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 94,894 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,541 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,973 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,188 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 73,194 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 73,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,351 miles

Offside front tyre mishaped

Fail 21 Apr 2012 64,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre mishaped

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,441 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,701 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked.

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,425 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)

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 ZZH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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