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GY05 EYF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,157 mi
Last recorded52,157 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 52,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,081 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 52,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 50,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,910 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside abd Offside ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,027 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,039 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2018 45,534 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,667 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,235 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,830 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,149 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,632 miles

Steering column noisey when moved with no excessive wear.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,391 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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GY05 EYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GY05 EYF, 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 GY05 EYF registered?

GY05 EYF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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