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VN55 KXX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,383 mi
Last recorded59,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,351 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both,18" & 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. 205/45/17 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to all suspension components

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Dec 2019 58,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished. 205/45/17 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. joiner to o/s/r flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 30 Dec 2019 58,519 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished. 205/45/17 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. joiner to o/s/r flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,323 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked (205/45 17)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 21 Dec 2017 54,371 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 52,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to o/s/r shockabsourber body

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake disc

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a/c leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2015 47,214 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a/c leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,527 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,502 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,323 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 38,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,663 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,339 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 20,339 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 KXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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