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SP55 ZLX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 64,587 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 64,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box broken (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2017 57,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,720 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,364 miles

handabrke effort 17%

Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,364 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handabrke effort 17%

Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,864 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 48,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer heavily corroded and hanger almost burst off box

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,074 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 41,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,684 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 26,639 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,641 miles

Both front brake discs worn-on pass limit..

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 14,641 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs worn-on pass limit..

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

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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SP55 ZLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SP55 ZLX, 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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SP55 ZLX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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