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KD05 XKL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,327 mi
Last recorded78,327 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 XKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,327 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front top mount slightly stiff

Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,325 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side due to handbrake cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front top mount slightly stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,585 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,048 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,505 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 57,422 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,095 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 45,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,084 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,378 miles

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

all four tyres have cuts/splits in tread.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,806 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KD05 XKL 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 63.2%.

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 KD05 XKL, 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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KD05 XKL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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