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KV55 CWZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,766 mi
Last recorded73,766 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 73,766 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust montings brocken but still secured

Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,682 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,669 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,669 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,778 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 39,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,606 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner wall not showing cordes yet

Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner wall not showing cordes yet

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,983 miles

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

front brake discs very deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2010 21,983 miles

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

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

front brake discs very deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,674 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 11,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,458 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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KV55 CWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CWZ, 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 CWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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