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KJ05 UJU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,612 mi
Last recorded112,612 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 UJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,432 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 105,432 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,944 miles

Oil leak ()

various body damage

Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

tracking

various body damage

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,251 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 94,251 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,581 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split due to driven on flat, nail outer edge 205/45/17 Avon ZZ5 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front shock absorber leaking

oil leak

steering arm inner joint has play on both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,851 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 82,851 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,303 miles

Both front tyres near limit.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,114 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,673 miles

coolant leak around waterpump area

tracking recommended

Fail 31 Mar 2011 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak around waterpump area

tracking recommended

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,122 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

tracking recommended

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,099 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,806 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 UJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UJU, 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 KJ05 UJU registered?

KJ05 UJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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