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YD55 KYK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 90,778 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter roton (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning tight (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres flat

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel filter under floor

slight damage to n/s rear outer light lens

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,816 miles

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

corrosion on front subframe

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,238 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 86,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,550 miles

slight corrosion on o/s front subframe

Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,550 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s front subframe

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,839 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,254 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,805 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 May 2012 71,191 miles

Front and rear brake disc's lipped slightly

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2012 71,191 miles

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

24% rear brake application

Front and rear brake disc's lipped slightly

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,263 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,053 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,688 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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YD55 KYK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YD55 KYK, 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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YD55 KYK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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