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YC54 HVK

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,699 mi
Last recorded110,699 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 HVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 110,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front floor/wishbone mount starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front floor/wishbone mount starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,855 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,119 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,512 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 68,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,025 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,025 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 16 Mar 2015 57,643 miles

off side rear tyre has a cut to the inner side wall no core exposed

Fail 11 Mar 2015 57,639 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

off side rear tyre has a cut to the inner side wall no core exposed

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,602 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,907 miles

noise & play in rack & pinion

Fail 2 Dec 2011 42,906 miles

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

noise & play in rack & pinion

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,930 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm limit

slight play and noise in stearing rack

Fail 1 Dec 2008 24,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,168 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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YC54 HVK is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 YC54 HVK, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC54 HVK is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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