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RK05 OVU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,446 mi
Last recorded53,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,446 miles

Front wishbones/track rod ends corroding

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Rear in line petrol filter got vapour on it

Rear torsion bars corroding

Rear tyres cracking in tread

air con pump leaking oil

front/rear axles corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,253 miles

Rear torsion bars corroding

front/rear suspension components corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,253 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear torsion bars corroding

front/rear suspension components corroding

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear o/s/f tyre cracking in tread/sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,096 miles

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

Offside Front indicator intermittant fault

Fail 19 May 2016 45,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front indicator intermittant fault

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,458 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 40,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 35,421 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,640 miles

Both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,586 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,832 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 7 Jun 2010 19,832 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)

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,080 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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RK05 OVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK05 OVU, 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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RK05 OVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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