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SD05 YYB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 97,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 94,277 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,603 miles

Front brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 87,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 77,541 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front/centre exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 77,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front/centre exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 69,678 miles

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Door mirror damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2012 69,678 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

O/S/F Door mirror damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2011 59,202 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 59,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,367 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,367 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,952 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,159 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 29,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SD05 YYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD05 YYB, 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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SD05 YYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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