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YE55 SFZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 SFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 90,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 90,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2024 87,071 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,328 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 83,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,963 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,391 miles

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

fuel filter is corroded

rear beam axle has corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2019 57,383 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

fuel filter is corroded

rear beam axle has corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 52,305 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,062 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 44,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,210 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 35,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,266 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,173 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 11,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,167 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,755 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 7,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE55 SFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YE55 SFZ, 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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YE55 SFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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