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HF55 CKA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

117,456 mi
Last recorded117,456 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 CKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 117,456 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 117,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,339 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2025 109,338 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2025 109,337 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 108,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box fractured and flexi very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 w88 - several splits in sidewall inside face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded and flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded and flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,384 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 95,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,833 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,833 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

play to front strut top mounts

Fail 2 Mar 2022 86,093 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall to cords 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

play to front strut top mounts

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,821 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 79,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,159 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

washers weak and wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,300 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2018 68,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,155 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,244 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,424 miles

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,717 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,717 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,563 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 44,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,155 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,142 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres begining to wear on the inside edge,recomend tracking to be done

Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres begining to wear on the inside edge,recomend tracking to be done

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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HF55 CKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 HF55 CKA, 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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HF55 CKA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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