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YT55 OVC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,767 mi
Last recorded91,767 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,767 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,589 miles

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

front discs rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

front discs rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,129 miles

Inside face of front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

centre heatshield loose

corroded underbody

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,063 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,063 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,032 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,032 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,024 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,590 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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YT55 OVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YT55 OVC, 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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YT55 OVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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