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AK05 RTX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,121 mi
Last recorded60,121 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 RTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 60,121 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met, requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,669 miles

both front top suspension mounts slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front top suspension mounts slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,384 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 49,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,834 miles

both wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,857 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

Fail 8 May 2010 27,393 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 27,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,843 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 24,147 miles

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

cracking on tread of rear tyres cording not showing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,147 miles

cracking on tread of rear tyres cording not showing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,207 miles

all tyres have splits on tread

Fail 15 Apr 2008 19,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all tyres have splits on tread

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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AK05 RTX 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 AK05 RTX, 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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AK05 RTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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