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AK08 FZA

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,096 mi
Last recorded77,096 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (3.5.1g)

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

chip in windscreen close to excess

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.2.6)

chip in windscreen close to excess

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,380 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,352 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,976 miles

Exhaust repaired with Fibre Glass

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2013 68,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,816 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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AK08 FZA is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 44,142 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 AK08 FZA, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK08 FZA registered?

AK08 FZA is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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