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SV05 XMD

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,405 mi
Last recorded135,405 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,405 miles

heat sheild partially insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2022 135,402 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat sheild partially insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,780 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 124,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,733 miles

n/s/f brake flexy pipe ferrule corroded

o/s/f brake flexy pipe ferrule corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

centre silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,339 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,170 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls split

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls split

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,729 miles

brake pipe corroded to n/s/r

o/s/f and n/s/f fexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 46,725 miles

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

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

brake pipe corroded to n/s/r

o/s/f and n/s/f fexi hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,001 miles

front brake pads low on material

o/s/r brake disc pitted nad corroded on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low on material

o/s/r brake disc pitted nad corroded on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,610 miles

play in steering rack track rod end on o/s

play in steering rack track rod n/s

Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,610 miles

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

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

play in steering rack track rod end on o/s

play in steering rack track rod n/s

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,070 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall. Not through to the ply or cords.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,297 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 34,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

check front brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,792 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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SV05 XMD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SV05 XMD, 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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SV05 XMD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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