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KN55 ETE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,522 mi
Last recorded48,522 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 ETE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,522 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear laminate off (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner brake disc surface badly corroded readings fine no fluctuation shown (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn check tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nailed x1 tyre made wk 20 2011 tyre size 205/50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 48,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps opaque both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 9 inch split chalked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear laminate off (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner brake disc surface badly corroded readings fine no fluctuation shown (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn check tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nailed x1 tyre made wk 20 2011 tyre size 205/50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 43,737 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,429 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 34,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock inspection (4.1.D.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 22,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,074 miles

Both front tyres have age related cracking but no cords are exposed.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades noisey but clearing screen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,646 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre splitting

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2011 12,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 12,000 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 9,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

all four tyres have tears in tread but not showing cords

Pass 25 Sep 2010 9,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres have tears in tread but not showing cords

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf and osf tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,598 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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KN55 ETE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KN55 ETE, 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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KN55 ETE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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