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VU05 WYS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 WYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2025 121,573 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 116,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 116,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,527 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 111,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 103,276 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,304 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 98,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,711 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 95,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 91,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,791 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 78,677 miles

Front 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,183 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre stepped slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,801 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,944 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished on tread

front brake pads low

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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VU05 WYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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