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SH55 WUW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,904 mi
Last recorded86,904 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 WUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 86,904 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,789 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 80,789 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,447 miles

All tyre`s are in poor condition. cracked

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 71,447 miles

All tyre`s are in poor condition. cracked

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,831 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,268 miles

Coolant leak

engine smoking and poor running

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,773 miles

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

both rear tyres pairished

coolant level low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,903 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,620 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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SH55 WUW 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 68.4%.

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 SH55 WUW, 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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SH55 WUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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