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SW05 EYV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,210 mi
Last recorded41,210 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 41,210 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear BOOT NOT OPENING

SURFACE RUST

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,922 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 31,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame corroded

grease around offside front cv boot

steering knocking

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,295 miles

uderside components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,204 miles

exhaust corroded.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,544 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 24,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,527 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 23,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,180 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking within tread -185/60 r15 H

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,535 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking within tread -185/60 r15 H

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,658 miles

Both front tyres low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,557 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,495 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 11,666 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 11,666 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SW05 EYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYV, 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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What year was SW05 EYV registered?

SW05 EYV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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