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KP05 RVU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,247 mi
Last recorded74,247 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 RVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,102 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 70,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,798 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,862 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,193 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 37,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads on low side 2000 approx

fuel cap not fully locking tight

Pass 30 May 2015 37,966 miles

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

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

front brake pads on low side 2000 approx

fuel cap not fully locking tight

Pass 10 May 2014 34,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 32,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,659 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 RVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

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

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