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KV05 LNJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 97,761 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 18 Jun 2016 97,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR PIN-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,140 miles

Play in Inner steering rack joints meets minimum legal requirement only

offside rear tyre has been run flat damage to wall meets mininimum legal requirement only

Fail 2 Jun 2015 97,139 miles

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

Play in Inner steering rack joints meets minimum legal requirement only

offside rear tyre has been run flat damage to wall meets mininimum legal requirement only

Pass 22 May 2014 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 May 2014 88,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2013 78,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 68,777 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 68,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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 LNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV05 LNJ, 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 KV05 LNJ registered?

KV05 LNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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