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KP05 RBY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 RBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 70,268 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked down to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,017 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 55,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 47,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has small cuts to outer wall

Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has small cuts to outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,280 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,317 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 RBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

KP05 RBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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