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KA05 FNJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,949 mi
Last recorded67,949 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 FNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,949 miles

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

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

rear reverise light not working

Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear reverise light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,653 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2017 64,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,199 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,474 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 57,326 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,082 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

some light scratching to windscreen zones A and B

Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front tyres perished and badly worn on inner edges

some light scratching to windscreen zones A and B

Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,944 miles

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

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)

wiper scratch marks on screen zone a vision not impaired in my opinion

Fail 9 Jun 2012 50,856 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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 14 Jun 2011 46,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,804 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks in treads of rear tyres

Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape & slightly cracking in tread

nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,766 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape & slightly cracking in tread

nail in O/S/R tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,787 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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KA05 FNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KA05 FNJ, 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 KA05 FNJ registered?

KA05 FNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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