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YY55 AFN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,269 mi
Last recorded93,269 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 AFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,269 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,268 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 86,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,867 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 81,867 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

coolant stain on thermostat housing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

coolant stain on thermostat housing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,111 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,111 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,186 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 37,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,726 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,250 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,135 miles

Nearside Inner 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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YY55 AFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY55 AFN, 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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YY55 AFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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