MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,853 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush split but not causing excessive movement
Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush split but not causing excessive movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush split but not causing excessive movement
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush split but not causing excessive movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
nsf tyre slightly perished/cracking between treads
Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
nsf tyre slightly perished/cracking between treads
engine noisy from one of the pulleys
exhaust rear silencer has missing hangar
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
middle section of exhaust corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
middle section of exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front anti-rollbar drop link top boot split
tracking check uneven wear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all tyres are weather/age cracked but not showing chord
both front tyres worn very low on inside edges no chords showing
coolant level was low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all tyres are weather/age cracked but not showing chord
both front tyres worn very low on inside edges no chords showing
coolant level was low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM55 FBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 SM55 FBY, 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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SM55 FBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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