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KY05 RAU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,167 mi
Last recorded127,167 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 127,166 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM WEAK (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT!! (4.1.E.1)

O/S FRONT ABS PICK UP RING RUSTED

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS SURFACE RUSTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall

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

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

centre section of exhaust weak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,906 miles

front bumper damaged n/s

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,964 miles

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

brake pipes greased

nearside front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2013 82,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes greased

nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,955 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,488 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,184 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,184 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,260 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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KY05 RAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY05 RAU, 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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KY05 RAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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