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GV05 KWU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,183 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 128,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 121,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 105,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,981 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 88,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,085 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)

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

n/s/f steering rod has slight play

o/s/f steering rod has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre treads perishing(cracking)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,189 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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GV05 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV05 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV05 KWU registered?

GV05 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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