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YR55 XEX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,979 mi
Last recorded57,979 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 XEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 57,979 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Dec 2023 57,979 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected calliper currier insured (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 55,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 55,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,999 miles

all tyres cracking on limit replace asap

rear brake pads getting low

underside rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,559 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both very slight ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

registration plates spacings eligible but readable

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,256 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 51,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 48,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 48,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,276 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,638 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 21,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 18,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,289 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 15,289 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.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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YR55 XEX 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 68.2%.

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 YR55 XEX, 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 YR55 XEX registered?

YR55 XEX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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