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RK55 CKC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 CKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2023 68,732 miles

Coolant leak Waterpump And Coolant Flange/Sensor O/S/F Upper ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,090 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 66,090 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (Over 50% of the braking surface on the back of the disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 63,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded outer casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper touching exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2021 63,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded outer casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

rear bumper touching exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,401 miles

Front suspension, subframe and steering components corroded.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 61,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension, subframe and steering components corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,559 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and stepped inner edge ()

fuel filter slight leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT END OF FRONT SILENCER HAS A SLIGHT LEAK (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 55,663 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT END OF FRONT SILENCER HAS A SLIGHT LEAK (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,442 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,201 miles

Front tyres on limits

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,708 miles

both front brake disks showing corrosion

both front tyres showing wear to inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,045 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,045 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,965 miles

front brake pads getting low.

front number plate starting to fade.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,553 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 21,553 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,741 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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RK55 CKC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK55 CKC, 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 RK55 CKC registered?

RK55 CKC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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