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KP55 HXV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,036 mi
Last recorded97,036 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 HXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,036 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 96,859 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,114 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 88,114 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,548 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly distorted

surface cracks to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 24 May 2016 83,512 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly distorted

surface cracks to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,517 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,221 miles

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

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

slight movement and audible knock in steering rack pinion

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,619 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs when pads replaced.

advise service/brake check.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight tread cracks on all tyres (no cord etc).

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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KP55 HXV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KP55 HXV, 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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KP55 HXV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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