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KM05 YJJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,427 mi
Last recorded133,427 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 YJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 133,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,820 miles

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust box mounting corroded and deteriorated

Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 124,820 miles

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust box mounting corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 120,025 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 120,025 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,791 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 119,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 117,742 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 114,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,298 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,333 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 88,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,234 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,247 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 79,347 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,312 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,312 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,061 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,999 miles

front wipers smearing

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 YJJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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