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YF05 XBH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,360 mi
Last recorded73,360 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 73,360 miles

*** Both front steering arms inner joints have play ***

*** Steering free play detected ***

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear handbrake reading low and wheel grabbing

Various body damage

Fail 11 May 2019 73,360 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

*** Both front steering arms inner joints have play ***

*** Steering free play detected ***

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear handbrake reading low and wheel grabbing

Various body damage

Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,664 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear handbrake reading low

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear handbrake reading low

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,892 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,810 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,933 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,925 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,219 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,970 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,817 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 21,572 miles

blue tint to front side light

Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,547 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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YF05 XBH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF05 XBH, 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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YF05 XBH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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