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RV55 UCW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

156,825 mi
Last recorded156,825 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 UCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most Pipes Affected (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 156,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot Door Wont Open So Cant Inspect Components. (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most Pipes Affected (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 153,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various sections affected by corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 153,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Lamp not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes affected by corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,532 miles

Camera, parking permits and air freshener on screen

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 148,530 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Camera, parking permits and air freshener on screen

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,001 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking permit and sat nav holder in place on front screen

Fail 8 Feb 2019 140,999 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Heat shield loose and rattling

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking permit and sat nav holder in place on front screen

Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,565 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 133,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,472 miles

both front brake dics getting poor

Fail 17 Jan 2017 127,472 miles

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

both front brake dics getting poor

Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 120,272 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 120,272 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,046 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2013 107,583 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 107,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 97,479 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,479 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,857 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,857 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,074 miles

front number plate poor condition

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 12 Oct 2009 68,074 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate poor condition

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 25 Oct 2008 55,638 miles

front wiper blades alittle smeary.

rear tyres getting low on tread.

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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RV55 UCW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RV55 UCW, 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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RV55 UCW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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