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DU55 YFL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,048 mi
Last recorded51,048 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 50,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 50,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 48,807 miles

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

various corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play steering rack end

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,213 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 47,212 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough lower column area (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 46,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough lower column area (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,911 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe is worn

rear inner brake pads look worn low

slight play in steering rack ends and roughness in steering

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,909 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe is worn

rear inner brake pads look worn low

slight play in steering rack ends and roughness in steering

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,383 miles

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 14 Aug 2017 44,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,511 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED AND REAR MOUNT IS BROKEN

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,129 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,136 miles

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)

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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DU55 YFL 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 72.7%.

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 DU55 YFL, 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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DU55 YFL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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