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RF55 SOA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,441 mi
Last recorded95,441 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 SOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both side front top mounts have slight play

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front top mount have slight play

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box brackets broken

Pass 25 Sep 2024 94,157 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,746 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,264 miles

Front BOTH SIDES Steering/suspension components slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,460 miles

Front BOTH SIDES steering / suspension components slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,460 miles

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

Front BOTH SIDES steering / suspension components slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,789 miles

Front BOTH SIDES suspension / steering components have slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,789 miles

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

Front BOTH SIDES suspension / steering components have slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,443 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,443 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,477 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,331 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,449 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,567 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 SOA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RF55 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

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

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