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RF05 VSU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,553 mi
Last recorded101,553 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad corrosion on inner sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad corrosion on inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 89,309 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,379 miles

both front brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 17 May 2013 76,554 miles

handbrake readings only just meet m o t standard

n/s/f tyre has splits in inner sidewall

slight corrosion to inner side of front brake discs

Pass 16 May 2012 71,105 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 71,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 63,707 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 63,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 55,571 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn n/s/r tyre c racked in tread

Pass 13 May 2009 43,614 miles

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs badly worn

Fail 13 May 2009 43,614 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs badly worn

Fail 20 May 2008 31,753 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 31,753 miles

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

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

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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RF05 VSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF05 VSU, 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 RF05 VSU registered?

RF05 VSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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