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FY05 KYB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,651 mi
Last recorded91,651 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 KYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,651 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,671 miles

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)

n/s and o/s track control arm

Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,671 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s track control arm

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 67,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,616 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,203 miles

front number plate cracked one corner

Fail 3 Jan 2012 52,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked one corner

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,892 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 20,841 miles

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

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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FY05 KYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY05 KYB, 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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FY05 KYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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