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YC55 UUM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,525 mi
Last recorded52,525 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,525 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 52,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,220 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 50,213 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 47,775 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,859 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 36,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,960 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,130 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,130 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 28,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,881 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,461 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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YC55 UUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YC55 UUM, 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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YC55 UUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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