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KP55 XPB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 XPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,189 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside / Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,061 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release catch damaged

exhaust flexi damaged and corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 76,060 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release catch damaged

exhaust flexi damaged and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,814 miles

Front Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements just met at 16%

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,489 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel filter corroded

parking brake low on effort

slight play in drivers seat runner

tyres have slight cracking on shoulders - 205/50/16

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,298 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,298 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 72,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,228 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 58,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,273 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,163 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,399 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,962 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 23,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 18,912 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 XPB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPB, 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 KP55 XPB registered?

KP55 XPB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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