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PK55 SKJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,617 mi
Last recorded119,617 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 SKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,915 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,396 miles

Front brake discs corroded/worn

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear n/s of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Corrosion to front discs

Fuel pipe corroded at o/s/f chassis

Internal steering rack movement n/s

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 7 Apr 2015 98,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,091 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,091 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,580 miles

front windscreen damaged

offside and nearside front brake discs scored

slight judder on nearside front brake

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,579 miles

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

front windscreen damaged

offside and nearside front brake discs scored

slight judder on nearside front brake

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,908 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs heavily corroded

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,938 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box support rubber perished

offside and nearside front brake discs surface corrosion inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,337 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,558 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 33,558 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PK55 SKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PK55 SKJ, 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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PK55 SKJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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