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GP54 KPG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,267 mi
Last recorded94,267 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 KPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,267 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,595 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,663 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 89,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,930 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 84,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,866 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,756 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,367 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 77,367 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,865 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,560 miles

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

both inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,139 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,167 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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GP54 KPG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GP54 KPG, 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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GP54 KPG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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