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KM05 YVK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,675 mi
Last recorded46,675 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 YVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,675 miles

All four tyres outer tread cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2022 46,675 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All four tyres outer tread cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,569 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,994 miles

rear 4exhaust support corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 45,811 miles

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

rear exhaust support corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 45,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,727 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 39,549 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,253 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 34,253 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,220 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 29,115 miles

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,716 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,964 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 18,964 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,692 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 15,692 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 8,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 8,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,054 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 YVK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM05 YVK, 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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What year was KM05 YVK registered?

KM05 YVK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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