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KP05 PXV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,831 mi
Last recorded69,831 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 PXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,801 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,532 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,405 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,935 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 47,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,195 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 44,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,247 miles

ADVISE ONLY.. rear brake pads look to be wearing thin also discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

ADVISE ONLY... rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,499 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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KP05 PXV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP05 PXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP05 PXV registered?

KP05 PXV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is KP05 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 PXV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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