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KT05 SXE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,489 mi
Last recorded49,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 SXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,489 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 49,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,271 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

oil leak

slight play in both front strut mounts

slight play in nsf ball joint

slight play in steering rack-both sides

Fail 29 Mar 2018 49,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive excess co (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing and corroded (7.1.2)

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

Tyre has had the tread recut osf tyre (4.1.D.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

rear brake binding osr (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. os (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high ns (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

oil leak

slight play in both front strut mounts

slight play in nsf ball joint

slight play in steering rack-both sides

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 48,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre wear in inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

battery loose

unable to open boot lid

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,699 miles

exhaust system corroded

nsr tyre has slight outer wall damage

Fail 10 Mar 2016 47,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake cables both sides (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2015 131,498 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 131,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,492 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,492 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 114,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,021 miles

o/s/f tyre tread lower inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2011 93,021 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread lower inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2010 77,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 77,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,042 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,090 miles

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

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

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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KT05 SXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KT05 SXE, 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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KT05 SXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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