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FA05 YJP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust system section deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel filter corroded

heavy engine oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre over 10 years old

oil level on minimum mark

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,761 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)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust system section deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel filter corroded

heavy engine oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre over 10 years old

oil level on minimum mark

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,062 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 48,924 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn to edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated to outer edge and outer side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,408 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,412 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,756 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 31,747 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,111 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 23,111 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FA05 YJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FA05 YJP, 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 FA05 YJP registered?

FA05 YJP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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