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KU05 YZY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,610 mi
Last recorded104,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 YZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,355 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 104,355 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,969 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 85,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 85,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flex (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,183 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 73,126 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,236 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,750 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,538 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 20 Apr 2011 50,533 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front disc's slightly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,986 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 45,944 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,492 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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KU05 YZY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KU05 YZY, 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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KU05 YZY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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