CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF05 LVE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,536 mi
Last recorded116,536 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

play in inner rack ends

Fail 5 Sep 2017 116,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to split/perish throughout tread (4.1.E.1)

play in inner rack ends

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,025 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front advise front wipers worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 106,877 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement os,ns (3.5.1k)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort os,ns (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front advise front wipers worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,352 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,351 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,385 miles

mil light staying on

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 4 Jun 2014 90,384 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

mil light staying on

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 22 May 2013 77,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,022 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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF05 LVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF05 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF05 LVE?

You can check the full history of YF05 LVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF05 LVE registered?

YF05 LVE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is YF05 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 LVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF05 LVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF05 LVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.