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YY55 EYX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner tread section: Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner section of tread: Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 79,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner tread section: Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner section of tread: Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,025 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Repaired. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner tread sections.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

both front tyres on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating (cracks in tread

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2016 69,742 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating (cracks in tread

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,761 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight loss of grease from offside outer c.v boot

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating,cracks in tread

slight loss of grease from offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,146 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating,cracks in tread

slight loss of grease from offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,483 miles

Both front suspension arms, rearmost bushes starting to de-bond.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge. Advise tracking track.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,649 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing complete visual inspection.

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,729 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 11,676 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 11,676 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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YY55 EYX 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 75%.

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 YY55 EYX, 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 EYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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