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KP05 RXC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,977 mi
Last recorded124,977 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 RXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,977 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 124,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,096 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 112,066 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,639 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 107,636 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,314 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 97,314 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,678 miles

1 litre of 5/30 oil added to perform test as below minimum level

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,524 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 79,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BAR (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2.5 L (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,259 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,505 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,318 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,852 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,852 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

hand brake req ajusting

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake req ajusting

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 RXC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

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

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