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KN05 UBT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,606 mi
Last recorded77,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 UBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,606 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

N/s front top mount worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,581 miles

All discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to nearside front ABS ring

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Fail 5 Jun 2024 72,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to nearside front ABS ring

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,667 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Fail 8 Jul 2022 71,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring corroded and broken (1.6 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,899 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

nearside rear brake calliper lever spring missing

Fail 2 Jul 2021 70,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery warning lamp on

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

nearside rear brake calliper lever spring missing

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,706 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension and brake components

deterioration to wiper blades

tailgate wont open

Fail 15 Jul 2020 70,706 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension and brake components

deterioration to wiper blades

tailgate wont open

Pass 8 May 2019 70,250 miles

All 4 brake discs corroding

Knocking from steering rack/colomn

O/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 May 2019 70,244 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to ex’s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 brake discs corroding

Knocking from steering rack/colomn

O/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2018 68,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 64,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,851 miles

some deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,142 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing thin

slight deterioration to front wiper blades

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,902 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 44,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,605 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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KN05 UBT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN05 UBT, 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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KN05 UBT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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