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YC05 LZW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,586 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 81,585 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation centre mounting (1.1.15 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated excess travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 May 2018 73,700 miles

Exhaust has minor leak & slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2018 73,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has minor leak & slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,796 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside front brake hose ferrule sightly corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 64,600 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 64,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 43,235 miles

Both rear tyres cracked along tread

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 20,326 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 15,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 15,826 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,815 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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YC05 LZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YC05 LZW, 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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YC05 LZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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