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YT55 OVH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,215 mi
Last recorded120,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 120,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,809 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 119,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split all round. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fixed during Test. OK. (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake weak on nearside wheel.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,036 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 119,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 114,971 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 114,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 May 2018 110,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2018 110,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,765 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 107,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 106,764 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,663 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 101,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 93,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,364 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 80,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 67,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2012 67,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 52,527 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 52,526 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,953 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,953 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,909 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 OVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT55 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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