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KF55 ZXB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 ZXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in steering column universal joints

Fail 3 Feb 2023 97,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in steering column universal joints

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2022 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play in bush

fuel filter coroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,120 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,723 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 51,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,734 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 42,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 32,559 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,324 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,892 miles

front suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,612 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 7,940 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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KF55 ZXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KF55 ZXB, 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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KF55 ZXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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