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YE55 SXL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 81,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 81,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 80,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,640 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,527 miles

both steel sils have plastic cover on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,017 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,614 miles

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 70,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,015 miles

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

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

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

inner edge worn off all four tyres

Fail 30 Oct 2009 60,015 miles

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

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

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

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

inner edge worn off all four tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,985 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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YE55 SXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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