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KP05 ETA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,213 mi
Last recorded154,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 154,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 139,648 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 137,160 miles

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

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

2 of 3 exhaust hangers on rear box broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2019 121,109 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 121,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,422 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 101,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

emissions light illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,572 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,294 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,970 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 58,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,502 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,680 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,428 miles

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

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

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

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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KP05 ETA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KP05 ETA, 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 KP05 ETA registered?

KP05 ETA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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