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KS05 XMP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 XMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,230 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

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

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

Screen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 30 Jul 2013 79,198 miles

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

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

N/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

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

Screen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 67,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,174 miles

h/brake efficiency 16%

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,521 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge and starting to crack in inner side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 25,718 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KS05 XMP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KS05 XMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 XMP registered?

KS05 XMP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KS05 XMP safe to buy?

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