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KJ05 ALO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ALO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2020 102,686 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,751 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 99,751 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 96,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,895 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,975 miles

exhaust centre corroded

front shock absorbers weeping slightly

inner sidewalls,front tyres slight cracking

offside rear tyre wearing inside

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,587 miles

nearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,474 miles

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

nearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,822 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 85,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,141 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 82,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,851 miles

both front discs have surface corrossion due to vehicle standing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front discs have surface corrossion due to vehicle standing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,952 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,652 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 48,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,224 miles

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

front brake disc slighty corroded

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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KJ05 ALO 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 68.4%.

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 KJ05 ALO, 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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KJ05 ALO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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