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YP55 MVW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

83,410 mi
Last recorded83,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 MVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 79,297 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2025 79,295 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2024 72,630 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 72,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from axle to rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 66,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 66,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 60,379 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 60,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 51,887 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 51,887 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,939 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wornh to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 80,936 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to O/S/F pipe leaking fluid when testing brakes on rollers (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres are cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wornh to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 48,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,269 miles

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

fuel filter corroding (not leaking yet)

Pass 4 May 2017 43,837 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 43,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 41,129 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 41,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,955 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,640 miles

Offside rear lamp lense cracked.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

os wiper deformed

osr lamp cluster damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,826 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 25,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,465 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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YP55 MVW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YP55 MVW, 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 YP55 MVW registered?

YP55 MVW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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