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Vauxhall Tigra

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,364 cc

Y3 RKAMOT history

Y3 RKA is a black petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y3 RKA black Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,561 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RKA was last recorded at 66,561 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,480 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,561 miles
  • 2025 – 66,480 miles
  • 2024 – 66,007 miles
  • 2023 – 65,471 miles
  • 2022 – 64,143 miles
  • 2021 – 62,970 miles
  • 2019 – 60,465 miles
  • 2018 – 57,630 miles
  • 2017 – 54,213 miles
  • 2016 – 49,606 miles
  • 2015 – 43,426 miles
  • 2014 – 36,944 miles
  • 2013 – 31,774 miles
  • 2012 – 27,883 miles
  • 2011 – 24,094 miles
  • 2010 – 20,413 miles
  • 2009 – 17,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,561 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,561 miles (+81)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    745194794752
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corroded
  2. Pass66,480 miles (+473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    902383774807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side
  3. Pass66,007 miles (+536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    655920654970
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside on sidewalls badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass65,471 miles (+1,328)2 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    699011865225
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
  5. Pass64,143 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    749648071079
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers have parking fault
  6. Fail64,143 miles (+1,173)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    677466877204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy exhaust fouling on sump
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers have parking fault
  7. Pass62,970 miles (+2,505)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    644861346174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass60,465 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,465 miles
    Test number
    679439171881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    905252287998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail57,630 miles (+3,417)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    290797065302
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass54,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,213 miles
    Test number
    757978685118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,212 miles (+4,606)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    153789872592
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass49,606 miles (+6,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,606 miles
    Test number
    553461799892
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass43,426 miles (+6,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    154851937661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    227302754231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,943 miles (+5,169)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    457122754252
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre side wall in poor condition
  17. Pass31,774 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    305439843210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,883 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,883 miles
    Test number
    205237352285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,094 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    216742451262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,085 miles (+3,672)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,085 miles
    Test number
    828420551209
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass20,413 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,413 miles
    Test number
    384939350213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,263 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,263 miles
    Test number
    994449559277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,245 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,245 miles
    Test number
    511018259202
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y3 RKA

Does Y3 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RKA is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RKA?
The MOT on Y3 RKA is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 RKA done?
Y3 RKA was recorded at 66,561 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has Y3 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RKA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y3 RKA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 RKA find?
Y3 RKA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side; front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side, and 1 more.

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