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YP05 GCU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,373 mi
Last recorded34,373 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 GCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 34,373 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 33,951 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 16 May 2024 33,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 33,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 33,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 33,062 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 12 Jun 2020 32,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 32,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,900 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion at connection with flexi hose under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 31,900 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion at connection with flexi hose under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 30,852 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2016 29,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 26,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 20,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 17,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 11,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,247 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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YP05 GCU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YP05 GCU, 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 YP05 GCU registered?

YP05 GCU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is YP05 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 GCU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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