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AF05 VJJ

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 54,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

slight power steering oil leka

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,179 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,981 miles

all brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,766 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,704 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

oil seapage from top of engine-appears from rocker box gasket

slight seapage around offside of steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,339 miles

slight fluid leak on power steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,230 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges !!!

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,636 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tacuma?

Based on 87,419 MOT tests across 7,629 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
5,740
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,705
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,545
Registration plate lamp not working 1,487
position lamp(s) not working 1,483
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AF05 VJJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 51,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Tacuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 VJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 VJJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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