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YT05 ZXE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,185 mi
Last recorded103,185 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 ZXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 103,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,408 miles

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

Suspension lowered all round vechle

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension low due to springs fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 89,351 miles

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 Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension low due to springs fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,558 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust back box insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,360 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 69,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,368 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,454 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall,unable to see cords. Strongly Advise Replacement

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 36,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,793 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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YT05 ZXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT05 ZXE, 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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YT05 ZXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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