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MK55 RYC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,868 mi
Last recorded34,868 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,868 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread k y (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 34,867 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread k y (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 28,551 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,257 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 28,256 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 26,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,979 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen wipers split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,839 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,901 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

strong advise both rear tyres split in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,483 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking strong advise replacement soon

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,011 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,030 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 16,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,124 miles

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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MK55 RYC 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 68.4%.

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 MK55 RYC, 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 MK55 RYC registered?

MK55 RYC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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