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YC05 SVU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,929 mi
Last recorded86,929 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,927 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 81,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,904 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 71,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter weeping fyuel (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,701 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,194 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,480 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,224 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2009 44,134 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 44,134 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 35,533 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 35,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 SVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVU, 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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What year was YC05 SVU registered?

YC05 SVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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