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KV05 WTC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 67,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,060 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,740 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low topped up ()

Front ABS rings rubbing ABS sensors N/S & O/S

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

Nearside Front Inner side wall damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 57,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,979 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,403 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,544 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,544 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 44,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,315 miles

rear pads starting to wear thin.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,308 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,454 miles

both front brake discs worn.

both rear tyre close to legal limit.

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 WTC 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 76.5%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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