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AK05 EXC

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EXC
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 87,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,009 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill weak but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 85,009 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill weak but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,492 miles

Offside front wiper rubber slightly split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,428 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,434 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,062 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,062 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,847 miles

small cut in nsf tyre down to cords

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,180 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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AK05 EXC is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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