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KT05 XKX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 XKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 97,268 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,055 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,055 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system centre box weak.

Fail 8 Aug 2017

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system centre box weak.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 75,960 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,382 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 65,382 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,733 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,011 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 32,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,034 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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KT05 XKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XKX, 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 KT05 XKX registered?

KT05 XKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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