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YU05 TFY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,424 mi
Last recorded63,424 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 63,424 miles

scratch on windscreen

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,469 miles

offside front wing has body damage and slightly loose at base

Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front wing has body damage and slightly loose at base

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,446 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 47,446 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,645 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 46,645 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,123 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 38,123 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,722 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,234 miles

nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall cut 205/45vr17

Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall cut 205/45vr17

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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YU05 TFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU05 TFY, 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 YU05 TFY registered?

YU05 TFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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