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DY05 EYJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,814 mi
Last recorded52,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 52,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 50,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 48,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 45,684 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 42,315 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 40,476 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,969 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,760 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 36,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 34,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,620 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 13,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,456 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 12,456 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,472 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 11,472 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,308 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 10,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 7,525 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 7,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,447 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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DY05 EYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DY05 EYJ, 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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What year was DY05 EYJ registered?

DY05 EYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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