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MW05 YUU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,050 mi
Last recorded77,050 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 77,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator

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

Nearside Slight play steering rack arm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box loose on centre exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 70,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front subframe corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 64,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,506 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 58,502 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,075 miles

Front and rear discs corroded.

Front pads 80 % worn

O/S door and rear quarter panel dented / damaged.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 48,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front and rear discs corroded.

Front pads 80 % worn

O/S door and rear quarter panel dented / damaged.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,227 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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MW05 YUU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW05 YUU, 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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MW05 YUU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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