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HY05 URV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,661 mi
Last recorded64,661 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 URV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 64,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 60,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,245 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs rusty inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,251 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 55,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 54,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,233 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 53,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

battery light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,429 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,904 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front lower subframe corroded

slight corrosion to rear suspensions componants

spare wheel different size

Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front lower subframe corroded

slight corrosion to rear suspensions componants

spare wheel different size

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,248 miles

left and right side front brake discs corroded

spare tyre different size

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,965 miles

spare tyre different size

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,995 miles

spare tyre different size

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,257 miles

front service brake inbalance evident

left and right side front brake discs worn and corroded

spare tyre different size

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,543 miles

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

left and right side front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,543 miles

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

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

left and right side front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,489 miles

left and right side rear tyres are perished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,759 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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HY05 URV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY05 URV, 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 HY05 URV registered?

HY05 URV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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