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KR05 TWX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

153,551 mi
Last recorded153,551 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 TWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 153,551 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers not parking correctly

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 153,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers not parking correctly

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 151,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 151,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,419 miles

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

Offside Rear brake requires service or repair

Fail 12 Dec 2017 159,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake requires service or repair

Pass 4 Nov 2016 146,710 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 146,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,069 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 131,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 122,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 118,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 118,381 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,883 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,603 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,471 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 78,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,200 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 56,200 miles

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

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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KR05 TWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 KR05 TWX, 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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KR05 TWX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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