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KV55 XGP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2019 112,032 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 111,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slightly play

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 108,232 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)

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slightly play

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,191 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,172 miles

noise from column

Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,172 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

noise from column

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,745 miles

centre exhaust blowing

Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,745 miles

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

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,347 miles

both front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

both front tyres bald on edges *** STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ***

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,795 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,279 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 XGP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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