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AK05 EWX

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,076 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 72,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,397 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

signs of oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 21 Apr 2015 46,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

signs of oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,005 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,080 miles

A/C condensor deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Front reg starting to deteriorate

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2013 35,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

A/C condensor deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

Front reg starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,704 miles

Exhaust corroded

Flexie ferrels starting too corrode

Fail 13 Apr 2012 33,704 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Flexie ferrels starting too corrode

Front tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 32,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 32,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,891 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in lower rear suspension bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2010 30,891 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in lower rear suspension bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,309 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall (not deep enough to reach cords)

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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AK05 EWX is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK05 EWX, 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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AK05 EWX is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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