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YY55 FTE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,298 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 87,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s late to apply (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre section (7.1.2)

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,052 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 53,983 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,092 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,092 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,120 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,789 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,641 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 29,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front antiroll bar links slight movement

n/s front shocker top mounting slight movement

Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,835 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 FTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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