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YA05 XWH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017
Fail 27 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016

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

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,255 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 101,037 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Vehicle has a major oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,025 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 90,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,245 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,029 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XWH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA05 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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