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GF05 KGJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,497 mi
Last recorded77,497 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underfloor front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underfloor front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,786 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,537 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 59,524 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,229 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,972 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,275 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,267 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,559 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 15,937 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,074 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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GF05 KGJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF05 KGJ, 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 GF05 KGJ registered?

GF05 KGJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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