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YF55 KBY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 KBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 75,408 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,222 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,455 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,515 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,298 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,361 miles

Very slight play inner rack joints

Fail 25 Aug 2012 54,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

nearside front tyre has cuts/gouges to inner and outer tyre wall but does not exspose cords

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

signs of coolant leak from around water pump area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,917 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 33,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,352 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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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YF55 KBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF55 KBY, 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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What year was YF55 KBY registered?

YF55 KBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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