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KG05 LNZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,098 mi
Last recorded59,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 LNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,098 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 52,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 52,211 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 51,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 61,765 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 61,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 51,462 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 50,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,554 miles

N.s.f tyre low to no tread inner edge plus light cracks in tread

Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N.s.f tyre low to no tread inner edge plus light cracks in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,582 miles

both indicators side repeaters off colour ,recommend their bulbs to be replaced

play in n/s/f anti-rol bar link lower ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust centre box split and blowing

o/s/ head lamp bracket damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2014 40,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust centre box split and blowing

o/s/ head lamp bracket damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,147 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system ,small blow from centre box

each front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting between treads

Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting between treads

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,529 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 30,529 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 25,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,912 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,451 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 LNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KG05 LNZ, 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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What year was KG05 LNZ registered?

KG05 LNZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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