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KM55 ZCA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,932 mi
Last recorded80,932 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ZCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 80,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 78,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,016 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,371 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 61,371 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,156 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 51,156 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,420 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 153,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 153,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,801 miles

Front disc's slightly worn.

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

Small cracks in nearside rear tyre thread.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,511 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 24,509 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 15,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,811 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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KM55 ZCA 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 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM55 ZCA, 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 KM55 ZCA registered?

KM55 ZCA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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