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RK05 YZG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,214 mi
Last recorded75,214 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 YZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 75,214 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,542 miles

Front both front tyre bald

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 71,541 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyre bald

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint steering arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,787 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

front flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2016 68,787 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom front (6.1.D.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

front flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,455 miles

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

coolant leak

nearside rear tyre perrished

oil leak

play in steering rack ends

Fail 4 Nov 2015 66,455 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

play in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,896 miles

play in steering rack ends

Fail 5 Oct 2013 60,887 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,407 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 42,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,568 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 YZG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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