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YY05 DHV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,845 mi
Last recorded88,845 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear inner rim beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion in most suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,173 miles

dents in nearside front and rear inner wheel rims

surface corrosion nearside front to rear and offside front brake pipes

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,419 miles

dents in nearside front and rear inner wheel rims at bead area

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,419 miles

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

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

dents in nearside front and rear inner wheel rims at bead area

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at body clip mounting areas (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside front upper strut bearing becoming rough in operation

surface corrosion in suspension components and exhaust system

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,195 miles

dent in nearside front and rear inner wheel rims at bead areas

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,529 miles

nearside front/rear wheel inner rims dented

surface corrosion in most brake pipes , some wear in front brake disc faces

Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,528 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front/rear wheel inner rims dented

surface corrosion in most brake pipes , some wear in front brake disc faces

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some wear/corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some wear/corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,757 miles

front brake disc faces some corrosion/wear

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play nearside steering rack knuckle joint

uneven tyre tread wear nearside/offside rear tyres inner treaded areas

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake disc faces some corrosion/wear

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges with nail in nearside front tyre

slight play nearside steering rack knuckle joint

uneven tyre tread wear nearside/offside rear tyres inner treaded areas

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,825 miles

front to rear brake pipes at centre body mountings and nearside front brake pipe to hose surface corrosion(cleaned & greased)

nearside/offside rear tyres slight uneven tyre wear at inner treaded area

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2014 57,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes at centre body mountings and nearside front brake pipe to hose surface corrosion(cleaned & greased)

nearside/offside rear tyres slight uneven tyre wear at inner treaded area

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,938 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face. Brake efficiency good.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,938 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face. Brake efficiency good.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,599 miles

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 26 Mar 2008 17,752 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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YY05 DHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY05 DHV, 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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YY05 DHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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