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KM02 AVW

2002 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Tigra76,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,061 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,061 miles

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 104,796 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Rear inner light not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp badly corroded (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Rear inner light not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked and misalined (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust fouling nearside rear coil spring

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2013 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2012 74,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear inner sills getting corroded

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 5 May 2012 74,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills getting corroded

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 10 May 2011 67,988 miles

Vehicle Identifiaction Number (VIN) That should be stamped into the body between the drivers seat and sill has been stamped out but two other vins are present on the vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2010 58,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 May 2010 58,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,721 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s sill corroded(sill covers fitted)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,721 miles

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

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s sill corroded(sill covers fitted)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s w/blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,347 miles

n/s w/blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2007 36,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 28,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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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KM02 AVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 76,672 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 KM02 AVW, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KM02 AVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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