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YG55 SSV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,489 miles

All rear suspension starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,726 miles

Both (main-rear ) brake pipes starting to corrode

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both (main-rear ) brake pipes starting to corrode

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,054 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,133 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,296 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 59,290 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,240 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks in tread parrern b ut not deep enough to fail mot.

Fail 18 Sep 2010 32,240 miles

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks in tread parrern b ut not deep enough to fail mot.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,399 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 25,399 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,117 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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YG55 SSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YG55 SSV, 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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YG55 SSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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