2004 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · YC54 SDY
2004 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 139,625 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC54 SDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 139,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC54 SDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Tigra (YC54 SDY) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))”.
YC54 SDY Mileage History
- 26/08/2022129,098 mi
- 28/07/2023134,317 mi+5,219 mi
- 08/08/2023134,321 mi+4 mi
- 20/08/2024139,582 mi+5,261 mi
- 22/08/2024139,625 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 5,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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