CarVerify

Free Car Check

SW05 EFS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,402 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,546 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,285 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,035 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,419 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2012 43,122 miles

exhaust middle section has corrosion

n/s/r light has damage but not allowing any light through

Fail 30 Jun 2012 43,122 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle section has corrosion

n/s/r light has damage but not allowing any light through

o/s/r perished and has nail in tread

Pass 25 May 2011 37,009 miles

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

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

no carpets fitted

slight play in n/s inner steering end

Fail 25 May 2011 36,996 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter rusty

no carpets fitted

slight play in n/s inner steering end

Pass 27 May 2010 32,720 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,720 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 27,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,619 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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SW05 EFS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW05 EFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW05 EFS?

You can check the full history of SW05 EFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW05 EFS registered?

SW05 EFS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SW05 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 EFS shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 EFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SW05 EFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.