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SM05 FLH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 FLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 58,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small slit in rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre, uneven wear and perished

Fail 28 May 2016 58,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small slit in rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre, uneven wear and perished

Pass 27 May 2015 55,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

Pass 28 May 2014 52,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing uneven and perished

Fail 28 May 2014 52,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing uneven and perished

Pass 22 May 2013 45,645 miles

Exhaust middle box corroded and blowing

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

Rear tyres cracked on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 45,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust middle box corroded and blowing

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

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

Rear tyres cracked on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,100 miles

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

minor damage to offside lower windscreen

Fail 29 May 2012 37,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor damage to offside lower windscreen

Pass 24 May 2011 27,123 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,663 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 19,663 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 12,872 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,343 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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SM05 FLH 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 SM05 FLH, 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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SM05 FLH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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