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KJ55 KUS

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,702 mi
Last recorded72,702 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 72,702 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 72,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,824 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,309 miles

Nearside front tyre has a lowest tread of 2.0mm limit is 1.6mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has a lowest tread of 2.2mm limit is 1.6mm

front discs ridged

front pads low nearside worse approx. 2mm

Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,309 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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)

Offside 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 has a lowest tread of 2.0mm limit is 1.6mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre has a lowest tread of 2.2mm limit is 1.6mm

front discs ridged

front pads low nearside worse approx. 2mm

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,760 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slightly split top ball joint rubbers but not allowing water or dirt in

Both front tyres are on 3mm tread legal limit is 1.6mm

Both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer treads

both front discs are ridged

Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,760 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slightly split top ball joint rubbers but not allowing water or dirt in

Both front tyres are on 3mm tread legal limit is 1.6mm

Both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer treads

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front discs are ridged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,882 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 39,561 miles

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

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

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,482 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,600 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 20,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 KUS is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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