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YA05 JSU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,213 mi
Last recorded97,213 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 JSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,213 miles

Coolant leak No coolant, topped up ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 metal mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

chassis & suspension very corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 97,213 miles

Coolant leak No coolant, topped up ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 metal mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

chassis & suspension very corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,641 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and 1 out of 3 broken hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 96,641 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and 1 out of 3 broken hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 92,383 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,412 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,640 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,614 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,595 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,928 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,171 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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YA05 JSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YA05 JSU, 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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YA05 JSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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