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SM55 DTU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

both front suspension arms have slightly deteriorated rubber bush's

front subframe and rear axel are corroded but not seriously weakened

slight play in front inner rack ends

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,549 miles

centre section of exhaust starting to deterioate

exhaust brackets corroded

exhaust flexi worn

n\s\f lower suspension arm,has play in rear bush

o\s\r brake pipe corroded

slight damage to n\s\f sidewall

two front brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,505 miles

front brake ferrouls corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,473 miles

advise front brake ferrouls starting to rust

advise handbrake cables starting to fray

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,087 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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SM55 DTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM55 DTU, 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 SM55 DTU registered?

SM55 DTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is SM55 DTU safe to buy?

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