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WK05 YED

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 YED
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r and all ferrulls (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all front and rear suspension componants heavily corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 84,724 miles

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front and rear (4.4.3 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r and all ferrulls (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all front and rear suspension componants heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,556 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

light perishing both n/s tyres

slight binding to o/s/r wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,405 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,336 miles

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

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

rear suspension and beam axle surface rust

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,750 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,863 miles

free play in inner steering joints

rear axle starting to corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 66,857 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

free play in inner steering joints

rear axle starting to corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,584 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering arm inner balljoint

slight play in offside steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,661 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,273 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 30,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,402 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 19,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WK05 YED 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 66.7%.

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 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 WK05 YED, 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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WK05 YED is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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