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AY54 YFK

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 121,041 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Excessive slack throughout cables (1.1.15 (d))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment No reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Around oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Mid box of exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 117,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Mid box of exhaust system corroded/minor leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 117,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,063 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded but no excessive leak

Exhaust heat shield damaged & Insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre slight ware to inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has minor damage

Fail 1 Nov 2017 113,063 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust box corroded but no excessive leak

Exhaust heat shield damaged & Insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre slight ware to inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has minor damage

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,966 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 102,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,832 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 93,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Inspection light is ON.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,860 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,860 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,453 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,781 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn close to limit

chip in windscreen

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

nearside front steering rack arm has freeplay

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,438 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,684 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,684 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,768 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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AY54 YFK is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 AY54 YFK, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY54 YFK is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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