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YX55 SXG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,291 mi
Last recorded61,291 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 SXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 61,276 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 52,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 39,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 39,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not sat correctly

Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise tyre changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise tyre changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective pressure low

Fail 2 Sep 2020 29,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise tyre changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise tyre changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective pressure low

Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 28,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 26,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 20,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,911 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 14,892 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,125 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 11,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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YX55 SXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX55 SXG, 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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YX55 SXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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