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YD55 MHU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,098 mi
Last recorded141,098 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 MHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 141,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 139,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 126,410 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 126,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off screen (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 113,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 113,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

coolant leak (radiator)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 109,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 109,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,066 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,021 miles

rear petrol filter corroded

surface corrosion on front/ rear suspension points

Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,013 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear petrol filter corroded

surface corrosion on front/ rear suspension points

Fail 21 Oct 2011 87,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,566 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 62,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 MHU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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