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KA05 WLP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,075 mi
Last recorded118,075 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 WLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 118,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 7 Feb 2018 118,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 113,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,951 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,951 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,374 miles

brake pedel anti slip device slight wear

centre exhaust corroding and small leak

engine oil leaks

n/s/front tyre perishing and 3mm

o/s/front tyre 3mm on inner edge

rear brake ferrels slight corrosion

small tear to o/s/front track rod end

Fail 7 Feb 2015 102,374 miles

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

brake pedel anti slip device slight wear

centre exhaust corroding and small leak

engine oil leaks

n/s/front tyre perishing and 3mm

o/s/front tyre 3mm on inner edge

rear brake ferrels slight corrosion

small tear to o/s/front track rod end

Fail 12 Feb 2014 96,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,525 miles

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

enguine oil leak

wiper blades splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,486 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a lump out of the side wall and worn near 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has a lump out of the side wall and worn near 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,654 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 54,652 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,008 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,008 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,745 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 37,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,975 miles

(nearside rear tyre has small cut on outerwall)

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 WLP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WLP, 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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KA05 WLP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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