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GU05 KYS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 82,873 miles

Chip in windscreen

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,515 miles

Chip in windscreen

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,351 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel upper steering column UJ has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,866 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 81,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S.

Slight movement in steering column.

Suspect engine coolant leak.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,601 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight free play at steering column

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2020 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,839 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,649 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,649 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,516 miles

alot of play in steering column UJ.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,490 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 34,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,562 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 23,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,883 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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GU05 KYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU05 KYS, 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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GU05 KYS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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