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YS05 CGV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,969 mi
Last recorded164,969 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 CGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 164,969 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper support heavily corroded

Slight coolant leak.

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 20 Dec 2022 164,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front strut top mounts have slight play

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper support bracket badly corroded and insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 10 Jan 2022 155,689 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 11 Jan 2021 142,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in engine bay ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front strut top mounting has slight movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 128,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in engine bay ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front strut top mounting has slight movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in strut top mount

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play in

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,340 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,878 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,120 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 56,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,048 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,985 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,985 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,387 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 39,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 30,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,018 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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YS05 CGV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS05 CGV, 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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YS05 CGV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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