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YB05 SBX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,126 mi
Last recorded109,126 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 SBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,126 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished in treads

vauxhall engine light on

Fail 2 Jul 2020 109,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres perished in treads

vauxhall engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,051 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Inspection light on

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,047 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

Inspection light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyres, perished on wall and in-between tread

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,547 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,374 miles

Noise on steering but no play

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

Fail 31 May 2017 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Cable snapped (3.1.2)

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

Noise on steering but no play

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,325 miles

cut in wall nsf tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in wall nsf tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,839 miles

N/S/F Tyre wall cut

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 May 2014 67,028 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 May 2014 67,016 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 63,377 miles

N/S/F Tyre wall cut

Fail 8 May 2013 63,369 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F Tyre wall cut

Pass 8 May 2012 60,211 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 60,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F Tyre wall perished and cut, worn on inner edge. O/S/R Tyre wall cut.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 56,638 miles

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

advise front brakes worn

o/s/f cvboot clip slightly lose

Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,842 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 24,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YB05 SBX 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 56.5%.

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 YB05 SBX, 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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YB05 SBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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