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GP05 KSK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,962 mi
Last recorded151,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 KSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 151,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 142,670 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,371 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective brackets x2 broken on exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,047 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 74,046 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,171 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside front tyre split in tread close to excessive

Fail 2 Feb 2017 73,171 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside front tyre split in tread close to excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,778 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,634 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,341 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,550 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 65,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,204 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,510 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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GP05 KSK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GP05 KSK, 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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GP05 KSK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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