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KJ05 ETT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,421 mi
Last recorded98,421 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ETT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,421 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 98,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside is close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 96,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside is close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear heat shield insecure not likely to become detached

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,569 miles

Boot don't open

Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Boot don't open

Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 73,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,624 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,441 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,589 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,304 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,280 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,280 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,678 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,160 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 ETT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 ETT, 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 ETT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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