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VN55 KTE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 96,501 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 96,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb in wrong way stop light on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 96,189 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall area damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper/ wing area damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone"B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,485 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,796 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,252 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside windscreen wiper split

Fail 20 Mar 2014 44,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,893 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,951 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,192 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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VN55 KTE 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 VN55 KTE, 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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VN55 KTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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