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YX05 VXM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 84,659 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 84,659 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 74,927 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 74,927 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 67,016 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 67,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 59,742 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 56,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,752 miles

coolant level topped up before test started

slight oil leak noted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,797 miles

Coolant level was low!

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,797 miles

Coolant level was low!

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 25,425 miles

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

rear tyres crazing on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,425 miles

rear tyres crazing on tread

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,307 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)

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 16 Apr 2008 20,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YX05 VXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX05 VXM, 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 YX05 VXM registered?

YX05 VXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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