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SB54 LWA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 LWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,683 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 93,994 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 93,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 80,600 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 80,600 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 69,560 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 69,560 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 60,850 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2mm,perishing & low on inner edge

O/S side repeator near white

O/S/F tyre on 2mm

Play in both steering arms

Pass 22 May 2012 50,611 miles

N/S/F tyre perishing/cracking

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Slight play in n/s top mount bush

Fail 22 May 2012 50,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wipers smeering

N/S/F tyre perishing/cracking

Rear inner brake pads about 90% worn

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Slight play in n/s top mount bush

Pass 10 May 2011 40,517 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,672 miles

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

o\s rear tyre perished in tread pattern

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,904 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,073 miles

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)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2008 23,073 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

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 29 Nov 2007 15,063 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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SB54 LWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB54 LWA, 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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SB54 LWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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