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YY05 GUA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,873 mi
Last recorded92,873 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 GUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,873 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 92,872 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed u/j (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring NOT seated correctly !! (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 81,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 73,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,108 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

play in steering rack

slight play in colomb uj

Pass 15 May 2015 66,126 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet release handle not fitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 15 May 2015 66,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet release handle not fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel becoming excessive

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 65,633 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Apr 2013 61,062 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre cracking all over

o/s/r tyre cracking all over

Pass 5 May 2012 56,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YY05 GUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc 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 YY05 GUA, 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 GUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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