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KW55 XTB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear OFFSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 134,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear OFFSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 124,532 miles

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

Steering column has an unsafe modification loose at rack (2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,699 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 115,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,198 miles

front tyres feathered on inside edge

Fail 31 Aug 2022 106,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres feathered on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,114 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 99,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2019 87,948 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 87,944 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 85,969 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 85,969 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,002 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,880 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 60,099 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 60,099 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 56,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,960 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,420 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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KW55 XTB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KW55 XTB, 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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KW55 XTB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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