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KJ05 WCW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,787 mi
Last recorded83,787 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,787 miles

Front number plate delaminated in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate delaminated in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,716 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,267 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake hose ferrules rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,674 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 71,665 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing the windscreen

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,149 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,382 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,074 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,074 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,965 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,965 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,672 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,672 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,355 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,995 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 WCW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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