MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
fuel filter corroded
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
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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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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