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KM05 ZWR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 72,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,066 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 71,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 69,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 68,747 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 68,747 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 66,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe front to rear nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 63,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 8 May 2018 63,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 May 2017 60,456 miles

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

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 60,456 miles

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

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 57,305 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 57,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 54,167 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 54,167 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 51,767 miles

rear exhaust box mount corroded inseccur

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,370 miles

both wiper blades rubbers worn need replaceing soon

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,371 miles

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)

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)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s front inner brake pad on limit

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,466 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge at time of test only needs attention asap

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear discs corroded

slight dampness around rear shocks

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,915 miles

exhaust corroded

fropnt inner discs heavly corroded and worn just passed at time of test needs attention asap

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2010 37,915 miles

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

exhaust corroded

fropnt inner discs heavly corroded and worn just passed at time of test needs attention asap

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,940 miles

Engine coolant low.

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

wipers poor ,just acceptable.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,236 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 ZWR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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