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KU05 KWA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,579 mi
Last recorded112,579 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 KWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,819 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,603 miles

Oil leak

marks in windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2010 81,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,180 miles

marks in windscreen

nearside rear tyre distorted

Fail 13 Jun 2009 77,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

marks in windscreen

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,865 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slighty corrroded

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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KU05 KWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU05 KWA, 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 KU05 KWA registered?

KU05 KWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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