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KC51 WRC

2003 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

251,942 mi
Last recorded251,942 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 WRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 251,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 68,847 miles

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

Front Play and roughness in steering, detected at steering wheel

Nearside Front Upper Wear and play in strut top mount, attention required

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wear and play in strut top mount, attention required

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 61,719 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 May 2023 61,719 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 May 2022 53,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 239,223 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight slightly “grazed” (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nsr and osr brake dust covers corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 239,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Power steering not working correctly, very heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Long travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight slightly “grazed” (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nsr and osr brake dust covers corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,408 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 37,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 228,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 36,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 216,823 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPHER DUST SHIELD CORRODED

Fail 20 Oct 2017 216,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPHER DUST SHIELD CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,218 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 203,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,965 miles

Rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,936 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPH DUST SHIELD CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,435 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 175,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic Belly Plates Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 175,905 miles

Plastic Belly Plates Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 163,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspention components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 153,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system has heavy surface corrision Surface corrision on all brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 153,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system has heavy surface corrision Surface corrision on all brake discs

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 149,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,403 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 17,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2011 142,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 126,855 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 5 May 2009 11,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 105,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 79,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,405 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,078 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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KC51 WRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 KC51 WRC, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KC51 WRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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