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SM05 XFZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,387 mi
Last recorded65,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,387 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres perished,cracked and out of shape on inner tread area

offside and nearside steel ends of flexi brake hoses corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 64,997 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parked in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres perished,cracked and out of shape on inner tread area

offside and nearside steel ends of flexi brake hoses corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,800 miles

front bumper lower grille insecure

slight wear to offside rear tyre inner tread area

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,826 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 43,826 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,408 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 XFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XFZ, 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 XFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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