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KP55 KKX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,292 mi
Last recorded146,292 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 KKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 146,292 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 146,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 132,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 132,128 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 117,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 117,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on edge of tread

Pass 9 Jul 2022 103,894 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2022 103,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield lose

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 90,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,565 miles

nearside front shock damp

offside front shock damp

Fail 17 Jul 2020 78,562 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread perished

offside front shock damp

Fail 23 Mar 2020 78,555 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,068 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,357 miles

Both rear tyre's are perish 205/45/17

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of the disc is lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of the disc is lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,047 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edges and cracked on outer sidewalls

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

Rear Exhaust has 1 of 3 mount broken but still secure

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,082 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,082 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 2.5 mm

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,068 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,435 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,039 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,991 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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KP55 KKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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