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Chevrolet Tacuma SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Chevrolet Tacuma SX reliable? We analysed 218 real MOT tests across 137 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 218 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.9%
Typical Mileage
67,206mi
Annual Mileage
4,229mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Chevrolet Tacuma SX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Tacuma SX.

Chevrolet Tacuma SX Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Tacuma SX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Chevrolet Tacuma SX Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Tacuma SX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,536 mi/yr
Typical
4,229 mi/yr
Average
5,190 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,093 mi/yr

Chevrolet Tacuma SX Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Tacuma SX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
67,206 mi
75th Percentile
84,456 mi
95th Percentile
105,183 mi
Max Recorded
199,262 mi

How Does the Chevrolet Tacuma SX Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Chevrolet Tacuma SX THIS CAR 72.9% 218 67,206 mi — yrs
Chevrolet Matiz 70.8% 487,981 39,253 mi 21 yrs
Chevrolet Spark 71.9% 273,626 47,852 mi 16 yrs
Chevrolet Aveo 69.7% 241,765 48,643 mi 18 yrs
Ford Focus Titanium Style Ecoblue 88.4% 207 40,878 mi — yrs

Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Tacuma SX outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Chevrolet Tacuma SX?

The Chevrolet Tacuma SX has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.9% across 218 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Chevrolet Tacuma SX owner drives around 4,229 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Chevrolet Tacuma SX — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Tacuma SX reliable?
Based on 218 MOT tests, the Chevrolet Tacuma SX has a 72.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Chevrolet Tacuma SX?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Chevrolet Tacuma SX do per year?
The typical Chevrolet Tacuma SX does around 4,229 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Chevrolet Tacuma SX last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Chevrolet Tacuma SX?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.