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SO54 SXM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,593 mi
Last recorded43,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 SXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,593 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 43,581 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users sun roof (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge+ outer wall has curb mark damage

in line fuel filter corroding

Pass 20 May 2015 39,394 miles

front brake discs corroding inner edges

n/s/f bumper damaged

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 May 2015 39,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs corroding inner edges

n/s/f bumper damaged

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 15 May 2015 39,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine very noisey

Fuel filter badly corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre low on pressure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Oil pressure warning light comes on at idle

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2014 35,796 miles

nearside front outer CV boot slight weapage of grease (only has cable tie retaining plastic boot to joint)

rear brake pads approx 80-90% worn

Pass 3 May 2013 28,162 miles

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

front wiper blades worn and smearing

resecured nearside front outer CV boot on test!

Pass 10 May 2012 20,774 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 20,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,881 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,075 miles

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)

front number slight inscure

nearside front wiper blade worn

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front wiper blade worn

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

front number slight inscure

nearside front wiper blade worn

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front wiper blade worn

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,864 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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SO54 SXM 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 64.3%.

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 SO54 SXM, 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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SO54 SXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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