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YX05 WRL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,859 mi
Last recorded95,859 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,859 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,456 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Imbalance on front brakes

N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion to n/s/f brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Engine coolant level low

Imbalance on front brakes

N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,720 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 90,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 87,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 87,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 56,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2011 40,993 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 40,993 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 65,112 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,538 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 29,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 21,200 miles

Offside Rear 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 WRL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 WRL, 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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YX05 WRL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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