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KJ55 KVP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,348 mi
Last recorded90,348 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2018 90,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,447 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,182 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 65,390 miles

Both rear tyre's deteriorated.

Damage to nearside rear bumper.

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

Fail 22 May 2015 65,390 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre's deteriorated.

Damage to nearside rear bumper.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,692 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 61,692 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,604 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,604 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2011
Fail 3 May 2011

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,919 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2009 28,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,773 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,058 miles

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

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

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks in rear tyres

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 KVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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