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SB55 KZF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,168 mi
Last recorded63,168 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 63,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,838 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,272 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine oil level low

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside and outside edges and heavily cracked 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside edge and cracked 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge and cracked 185/60/15

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 51,272 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine oil level low

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside and outside edges and heavily cracked 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside edge and cracked 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge and cracked 185/60/15

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked (185/60x15)

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge, tyre also cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 47,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front wipers not tested

Nearside Front tyre cracked (185/60x15)

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge, tyre also cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2014 43,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 25,025 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front dics badle rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,083 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,609 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,748 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 13,748 miles

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

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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SB55 KZF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB55 KZF, 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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SB55 KZF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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