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SB55 OSA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,751 mi
Last recorded45,751 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,751 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,518 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 39,508 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,495 miles

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

both front step tread tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front step tread tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,733 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre treads low on inner edges

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Nov 2012 32,723 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyre treads low on inner edges

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 29,044 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in wall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,044 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in wall

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,984 miles

Oil leak

battery went flat during test

Fail 29 Nov 2010 26,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery went flat during test

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 21,836 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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