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BT05 YYX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,947 mi
Last recorded67,947 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,947 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside mirror case damaged

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

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,947 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside mirror case damaged

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

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe and minor leak]

Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe and minor leak]

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall badly perished

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 65,239 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall badly perished

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated [inner wall]

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe] and minor blow at center

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated [inner wall]

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe] and minor blow at center

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front washer jet not providing water

Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,905 miles

parlbrake cables corroded

suspension and exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 57,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

brake pads low

parlbrake cables corroded

suspension and exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade appairs short

Fail 21 Nov 2014 54,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade appairs short

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,574 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 41,570 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,253 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 32,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,915 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the chords.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,865 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,140 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 19,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT05 YYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT05 YYX, 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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BT05 YYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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