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KN55 TJY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,678 mi
Last recorded27,678 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 TJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing and cut but no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing and cut but no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing and cut but no cord showing. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 27,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing and cut but no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing and cut but no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing and cut but no cord showing. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to open bootlid

Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,556 miles

Anti Freeze Empty Topped Up

sub frame showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2017 24,556 miles

Anti Freeze Empty Topped Up

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

sub frame showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 24,356 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 24,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 22,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 20,604 miles

both front droplinks have slight play

both rear tyres 8 years old

oil leak

steering coupling knocking

Fail 11 Oct 2012 18,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rust on all brake discs

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,240 miles

Rust on all brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2011 17,813 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 15,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low !!!

Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,050 miles

coolant level low !!!

Pass 28 Nov 2009 12,634 miles

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 9,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TJY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TJY, 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 KN55 TJY registered?

KN55 TJY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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