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YF55 TWM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,490 mi
Last recorded132,490 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 TWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 132,490 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 132,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 120,390 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 120,390 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 114,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,215 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,247 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES (3.5.1b)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 91,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,654 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,535 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,144 miles

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

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

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

engine knock

o/s/r park brake requires attension

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,386 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,385 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,624 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear 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 Dec 2008 20,697 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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YF55 TWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF55 TWM, 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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YF55 TWM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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