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CK55 OHJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,514 mi
Last recorded107,514 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,514 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 107,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion of suspension parts front and rear

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,463 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,949 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,949 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,733 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slight play

Both rear tyres slight cracking

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Apr 2017 88,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slight play

Both rear tyres slight cracking

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2016 85,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,146 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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CK55 OHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK55 OHJ, 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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CK55 OHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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