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KJ55 EYX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 EYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 73,126 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 73,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,220 miles

bonnet release lever broken

coil springs corroded

exhaust flange 1x stud broken

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracks in tread and sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly wih cracking in tread and sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2020 72,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever broken

coil springs corroded

exhaust flange 1x stud broken

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracks in tread and sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly wih cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,043 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,043 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 54,664 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 54,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,655 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,622 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wipers starting to smear and split

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,269 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,961 miles

bothe front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

front brakes appear well worn

rear number plate is starting to deterioate

rear tyres are starting to crack

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,102 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 EYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EYX, 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 KJ55 EYX registered?

KJ55 EYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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