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KG05 GCV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 GCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 126,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 118,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 118,680 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers stop in a vertical position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 110,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 110,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,482 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 108,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,270 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,572 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

exhaust heat sheild fitted but inscure

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,642 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 92,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

steering rack noisey

Pass 28 Mar 2016 89,602 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,889 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,889 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 86,889 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,230 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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KG05 GCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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