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KJ55 EWW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 EWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe that connects by nsr. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from mid to rear join across axle to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 90,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe that connects by nsr. chalked up. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from lexi pipe to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from mid to rear join across axle to join flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,307 miles

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

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

Rear SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,824 miles

Front TYRES PERISHED

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,579 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes need wax oil rusty in places

fuel filter rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,882 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,546 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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KJ55 EWW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWW, 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 EWW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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