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KV55 ALU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,989 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 85,953 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure and cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low & wearing excessively on inner edge but no cords present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low & wearing excessively on inner edge but no cords present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,451 miles

brake pipes been cleaned-greased

passenger mirror cracked,front brake discs rusting,underbody-components-subframe-rear axle rusting,bushes deteriorating,front shocker top mounts

Fail 2 Oct 2018 82,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear above fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive readings fluctuating-test stopped (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing from rear wheels x1 each side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

passenger mirror cracked,front brake discs rusting,underbody-components-subframe-rear axle rusting,bushes deteriorating,front shocker top mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge 205/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge 205/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

deep cut on the outer wall of the offside front tyre but not to cords

front wipers slightly worn

fuel pipe to fuel filter has been repaired with cable ties but still secure

nearside rear shocker casing insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2016 75,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge 205/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge 205/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

deep cut on the outer wall of the offside front tyre but not to cords

front wipers slightly worn

fuel pipe to fuel filter has been repaired with cable ties but still secure

nearside rear shocker casing insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,413 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 66,413 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,083 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 58,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,474 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,474 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,110 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 30,108 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,876 miles

both front bottom suspension arms rear bushes starting to detach

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front bottom suspension arms rear bushes starting to detach

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,687 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 18,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KV55 ALU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 KV55 ALU, 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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KV55 ALU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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