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FV05 KZN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,238 mi
Last recorded96,238 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gear box oil leak

o/s/r tyre 3mm

service due

Fail 21 Mar 2017 96,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

185/60/15 tyre size

both front tyres worn on inner edges

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre on limit needs attention

o/s/r tyre 3mm

service due

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,352 miles

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

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

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

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

chip on nearside windscreen

freeplay in offside antiroll bar droplink

freeplay in offside track rod end

front brake discs deteriorated and corroded

nearside front inner brake getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FV05 KZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV05 KZN, 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 FV05 KZN registered?

FV05 KZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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