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VX05 YHY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2018 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,039 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,060 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

air bag light vstays on in dash

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,558 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,324 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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VX05 YHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX05 YHY, 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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VX05 YHY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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