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YB55 EFU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 EFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,978 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various undersil

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,565 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,565 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 102,415 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,633 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 92,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,811 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 88,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,103 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,482 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 53,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,330 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knocking on steering mechanism but no excessive play found

Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,371 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knocking on steering mechanism but no excessive play found

Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,932 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YB55 EFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YB55 EFU, 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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YB55 EFU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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