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KW05 KVG

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,208 mi
Last recorded137,208 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 KVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 137,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 137,207 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 135,481 miles

advise exhaust system has some corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 135,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system has some corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,801 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front steering arm(drumstick) has slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2012 123,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front steering arm(drumstick) has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,980 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake pads getting low

advise slight exhaust blow from middle box

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,626 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,347 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,273 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KW05 KVG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KW05 KVG, 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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KW05 KVG is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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