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KJ05 EHC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 EHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 73,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,545 miles

Oil leak

crack in centre exhaust

Fail 22 Mar 2014 67,545 miles

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

Oil leak

crack in centre exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,262 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,352 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs lipped

o/s mirror glass cracked

small split to n/s/f inner edge of tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs lipped

o/s mirror glass cracked

small split to n/s/f inner edge of tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,653 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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KJ05 EHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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