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KJ55 PYU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,180 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,816 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,045 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,525 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 25,523 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,548 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 PYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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