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RF55 SGX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 SGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 96,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,093 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 90,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,607 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 88,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018

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

damage to offside door mirror housing

Fail 11 Jul 2018

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage , devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

damage to offside door mirror housing

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,493 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pads worn down

front exhaust pipe flexi worn

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

nearside front wiper blade split

offside door mirror housing damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,685 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

timming chain rattling

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,856 miles

damage to offside door mirror

Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front anti roll bar links worn and boots split

damage to offside door mirror

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,623 miles

offside door mirror some damage

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,623 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

indicator switch not self canceling

knock from steering

milometer bulb inoperative

offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

offside door mirror some damage

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,788 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre inner tread areas out of shape

offside door mirror some damage

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,182 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape

Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,182 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,086 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,551 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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RF55 SGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF55 SGX, 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 RF55 SGX registered?

RF55 SGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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