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MH55 YLC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,819 mi
Last recorded92,819 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,819 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel filter very corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 92,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 87,871 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 82,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,606 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,606 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,212 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre gettimg low on tread

rear bumper has a small crack on offside rear

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,128 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 44,124 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 39,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 34,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,827 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 24,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MH55 YLC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MH55 YLC, 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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MH55 YLC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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