MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering system slightly rough
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
steering system slightly rough
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak oil leak/bad ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Inner Oil leak oil leak/bad ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel flap insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel flap insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner shoulder 185/60/15H
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner shoulder 185/60/15H
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 JYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VU05 JYC, 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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VU05 JYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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