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RK55 ZTU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,062 mi
Last recorded50,062 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from nearside gearbox seal

Fail 20 Feb 2023 50,062 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn suspension leg top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from nearside gearbox seal

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,354 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 47,354 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 44,817 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,809 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,340 miles

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated/ cracking/ tread distorted

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,185 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 32,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 26,511 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,992 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,919 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven low

Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,752 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,197 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 ZTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

RK55 ZTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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