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YB55 FVS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,695 mi
Last recorded61,695 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,613 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,613 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,861 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,861 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,955 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2011 40,955 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,042 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 29,036 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,282 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 24,282 miles

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

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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YB55 FVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YB55 FVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB55 FVS registered?

YB55 FVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is YB55 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB55 FVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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