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YK05 OPG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 OPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,121 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,487 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,390 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 46,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 40,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,790 miles

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

steering UJ noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,349 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 27,311 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both (8.2.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,823 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some age cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,823 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some age cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise age cracking to offside rear tyre

advise offside front tyre looks soft

Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,898 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise age cracking to offside rear tyre

advise offside front tyre looks soft

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

has slight cuts in both front tyre sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply or cord so have to pass and advise

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,197 miles

front brake discs worn not a reason to fail so pass and advise

Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,197 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn not a reason to fail so pass and advise

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,795 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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YK05 OPG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YK05 OPG, 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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YK05 OPG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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