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KM05 AET

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,477 mi
Last recorded62,477 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 AET
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,477 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 62,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter very corroded

Oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in rack and pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 57,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in rack and pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,234 miles

E.M.L illuminated

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 51,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L illuminated

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,844 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,779 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 39,726 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant low expansion bottle empty

Pass 14 May 2013 33,428 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 33,428 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,544 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Fail 14 May 2012 24,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Fail 11 May 2011 16,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 16,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 9,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 6,763 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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KM05 AET is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KM05 AET, 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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KM05 AET is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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