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AK05 YUV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,268 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 86,147 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 77,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 77,580 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 62,260 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,231 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 48,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,973 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,810 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 39,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 35,841 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 35,841 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,017 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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AK05 YUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK05 YUV, 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 AK05 YUV registered?

AK05 YUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AK05 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 YUV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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