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RK55 VHL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,992 mi
Last recorded74,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 63,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 63,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 51,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 28,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 22,329 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 19,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively just ok (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively just ok (3.7.B.3)

front wiper blades just ok

Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,654 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both drop links (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,986 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,974 miles

Oil leak

condensation on windscreen

o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres are deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 10,974 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)

Oil leak

condensation on windscreen

front wiper blades smear

o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres are deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,460 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,963 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 VHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK55 VHL, 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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RK55 VHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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