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YD05 VTP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,753 mi
Last recorded110,753 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 110,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface rust on under side

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust on under side

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,776 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,669 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end has 2 nuts to secure it

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 105,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end has 2 nuts to secure it

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,389 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod has two nuts on it

Fail 28 Oct 2019 105,389 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside track rod has two nuts on it

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,692 miles

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

Offside track rod end has 2 nuts on pin

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside track rod end has 2 nuts on pin

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,237 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 104,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to inner wing. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front discs inner faces corroded. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,563 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 103,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 89,400 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 56,427 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

two front tyres on legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,538 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,885 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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YD05 VTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YD05 VTP, 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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YD05 VTP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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