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VK55 TLF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,026 mi
Last recorded45,026 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 TLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 45,026 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, tyre also bald on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, tyre also has cuts on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Noise coming from crank pulley

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil pressure light on dashboard

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 45,025 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section/box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, tyre also bald on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, tyre also has cuts on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Nearside top mount incorrectly fitted

Noise coming from crank pulley

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil pressure light on dashboard

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

Pass 30 May 2025 43,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/box section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside front fog lamp is dim

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 43,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/box section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside front fog lamp is dim

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 39,232 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level very low

Fail 16 May 2024 39,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level very low

Pass 6 Jun 2023 35,254 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 35,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,034 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,475 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 34,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,571 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 28,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,941 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,478 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 6,766 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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VK55 TLF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VK55 TLF, 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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VK55 TLF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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