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AK05 YZR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 86,355 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 86,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2021 80,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,784 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Front wiper blade defective

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 67,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located lower seat (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant level very low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,652 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,676 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 16 Jun 2015

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2014 52,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear valves slightly deteriorated

lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 46,496 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r valve stem badly deteriorated(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly

Fail 7 May 2013 46,496 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r valve stem badly deteriorated(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 10 May 2012 40,398 miles

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

both front and rear valve stems slightly deteriorated

slight play detected in n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 11 May 2011 33,076 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,764 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,873 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 19,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 12,315 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 10,844 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AK05 YZR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK05 YZR, 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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AK05 YZR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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