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KV05 LXH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 LXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 106,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,454 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 99,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,802 miles

Central exhaust silencer is in a poor condition

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect noisey (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,125 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,972 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around weld on centre box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 63,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,890 miles

bonnet pull brocken

both rear tyre have flat spots and cracked

nearside front tyre bald on edge 205/50/16v

offside front has a nail and wearing on edge

screen chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,841 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 55,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Jun 2012 50,561 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

N/S/F tyre at 2mm

O/S/F tyre at 1.6mm

Slight play O/S trackrod end

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,990 miles

A wheel alignment check is recommended due to front tyre wear

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,735 miles

Coolant leaking from either radiator or top hose

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,812 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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KV05 LXH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

KV05 LXH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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