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HG55 YBV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,747 mi
Last recorded112,747 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 YBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,747 miles

Could not open boot at time of test

Front brake discs very rusty

Offside front bumper slightly loose and comes unclipped

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in nearside steering arm

Slight exhaust blow on front flexi

Small cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall and tyre cracked & perished

Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,914 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Front Steering system slightly rough some wear/clonking steering rack pinion (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F & O/S/F ()

Front Steering system slightly rough some wear/clonking steering rack pinion (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,148 miles

Both front tyre valves slightly perished

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,884 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 75,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,754 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 69,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 63,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,917 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,917 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,565 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,565 miles

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,291 miles

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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HG55 YBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG55 YBV, 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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HG55 YBV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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