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KT54 NZU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,744 mi
Last recorded97,744 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 NZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end off steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end off steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end off steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end off steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2015 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,401 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,216 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 63,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play and noise from steering rack

Pass 11 May 2009 56,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,326 miles

fuel filter in poor condition

o/s/r tyre tread starting to lift

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,706 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 38,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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KT54 NZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KT54 NZU, 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 KT54 NZU registered?

KT54 NZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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