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EF05 KYT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,659 mi
Last recorded72,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,659 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 72,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,276 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,276 miles

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

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 67,132 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,282 miles

Offside wiper blade

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,988 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel possibly wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,318 miles

Play in O/S steering rack inner joint

Slight noise in N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 48,874 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyres wearing on edges, may require tracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,789 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cracking on inner wall

Fail 7 Oct 2013 43,789 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cracking on inner wall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,851 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,629 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,996 miles

slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,762 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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EF05 KYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF05 KYT, 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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EF05 KYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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