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KV05 DTZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 DTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,103 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 91,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,289 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2018 83,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,536 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,343 miles

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

Nearside Front cracking in tread

Offside Front cracking in tread

Offside Rear cracking in tread

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2015 72,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cracking in tread

Offside Front cracking in tread

Offside Rear cracking in tread

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,203 miles

HAS VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN TIE RODS.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,203 miles

HAS VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN TIE RODS.

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,883 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,372 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall deeply cracked, no plies visible at time of inspection.

Slight freeplay and knocking noise from steering rack assembly.

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall deeply cracked, no plies visible at time of inspection.

Slight freeplay and knocking noise from steering rack assembly.

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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KV05 DTZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV05 DTZ, 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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KV05 DTZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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