MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
steering column noisy
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
steering column noisy
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside 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))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside 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))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Engine oil leak (sump)
Nearside Front Tyree has a nail/ deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Engine oil leak (sump)
Nearside Front Tyree has a nail/ deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine has oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear light not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs has corrosion (3.5.1i)
engine has oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
signs of o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner arch,but doesn't appear to be rubbing now.
signs of o/s/f tyre rubbing on inner arch,but doesn't appear to be rubbing now.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight grooving & corrosion on inside faces of o/s & n/s/front brake discs.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight grooving & corrosion on inside faces of o/s & n/s/front brake discs.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight cracking in tread area of o/s/rear tyre.
Slight grooving on inside of o/s & n/s/front brake discs.
Tread area cracked on o/s/rear tyre.
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Tread area cracked on o/s/rear tyre.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR05 VSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 YR05 VSX, 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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YR05 VSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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