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YH55 UZE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,834 mi
Last recorded65,834 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area **borderline** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 61,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area **borderline** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,771 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,105 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 6,517 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 6,517 miles

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

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

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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YH55 UZE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH55 UZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH55 UZE registered?

YH55 UZE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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