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SM05 XFO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 103,430 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,430 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,155 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,931 miles

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

handbrake performance slightly low

monitor o/s/r tyre for wear

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,876 miles

o/s/rtyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

slight play at n/s/f steering arm/track rod

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 XFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFO, 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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What year was SM05 XFO registered?

SM05 XFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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