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AO05 VNM

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VNM
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 86,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Fail 15 May 2017 86,538 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe. (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 27 May 2016 83,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 May 2016 83,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 71,914 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 71,914 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 64,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 61,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,327 miles

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

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

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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AO05 VNM is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 VNM, 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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AO05 VNM is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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