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KG05 FHB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

126,236 mi
Last recorded126,236 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 FHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,857 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 116,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,970 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 101,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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 16 Sep 2014 91,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres ..... inner edges worn smooth

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres ..... inner edges worn smooth

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,674 miles

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

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

offside front tyre ..... edge wearing

rear tyres .... inner edges worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 73,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,612 miles

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

Play in both track rods but not detectable at steering wheel

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,612 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in both track rods but not detectable at steering wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,396 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 53,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,005 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 391522059048

Fail 21 Feb 2009 46,005 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,998 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 30,997 miles

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

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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KG05 FHB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 KG05 FHB, 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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KG05 FHB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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