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YG05 VPX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,088 mi
Last recorded82,088 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 VPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 66,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 53,289 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 53,289 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,218 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,218 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,380 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,885 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished but still ok

Fail 12 Mar 2009 16,885 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrished but still ok

Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,230 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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YG05 VPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG05 VPX, 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 YG05 VPX registered?

YG05 VPX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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