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LC05 KMJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,417 mi
Last recorded103,417 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 KMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,417 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 103,417 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 89,053 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to hose advised replacment pipe to be fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 89,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to hose advised replacment pipe to be fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 82,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 76,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 60,973 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 60,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 54,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,459 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 37,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 19,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 8,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 4,545 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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LC05 KMJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC05 KMJ, 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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What year was LC05 KMJ registered?

LC05 KMJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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