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KR55 RTX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,908 mi
Last recorded49,908 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 RTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,727 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,406 miles

Both wiper blades split at ends

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

O/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 29 Dec 2014 40,399 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both wiper blades split at ends

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

O/s/r tyre badly perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,457 miles

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

O/s/r tyre perishing badly in treads

Fail 20 Dec 2013 38,445 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/s/r tyre perishing badly in treads

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S+O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTING ON INSIDE

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,265 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S+O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTING INSIDE

Fail 29 Dec 2011 28,265 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S+O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTING INSIDE

Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,555 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 23,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre cracked around outer sidewall

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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KR55 RTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR55 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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What year was KR55 RTX registered?

KR55 RTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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