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KJ55 AZD

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 AZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,032 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 106,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 106,088 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) universal joint loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 99,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty worn/play (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both insecure on rack arms (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

noise/play/wear column + rack areas

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

screenwash marginal,n/s inop

Fail 18 Sep 2021 99,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty worn/play (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both insecure on rack arms (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both insecure/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

noise/play/wear column + rack areas

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

screenwash marginal,n/s inop

Pass 26 Sep 2020 96,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded/blow

n/s screenwash inop,n/s/f indicator contacts poor

o/s/f brake pipe starting corrosion

o/s/f wishbone/bush corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2020 96,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded/blow

n/s screenwash inop,n/s/f indicator contacts poor

o/s/f brake pipe starting corrosion

o/s/f wishbone/bush corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front rear wishbone/bush corrosion

exhaust corroded/starting to blow

Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

Fail 24 Sep 2018 87,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor o/s,n/s inop (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

Pass 23 Sep 2017 83,076 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 83,076 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 56,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,483 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,405 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,405 miles

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

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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KJ55 AZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ55 AZD, 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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KJ55 AZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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