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SG55 MHY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,129 mi
Last recorded101,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 MHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,090 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 91,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,159 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,725 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,449 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,649 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 73,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,111 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,408 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,167 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,674 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 Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,528 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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SG55 MHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG55 MHY, 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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SG55 MHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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