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BL05 YAE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,576 mi
Last recorded79,576 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 79,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 73,247 miles

Front And rear suspension components corroded

Front Steering components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 73,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front And rear suspension components corroded

Front Steering components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 72,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 70,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,864 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 67,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,996 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,072 miles

N/S and O/S Front discs corroded.

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

Fail 28 May 2015 47,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S and O/S Front discs corroded.

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 42,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,262 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,363 miles

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

N/S O/S front tyres wearing on inner edges

Small cut n/s front tyre on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2008 14,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are starting to crack up on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,836 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are starting to crack up on tread

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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BL05 YAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL05 YAE, 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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BL05 YAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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