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BF55 WVM

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,466 mi
Last recorded102,466 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,466 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear tailgate shocker are slightly worn

Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear tailgate shocker are slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 90,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,308 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,091 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,708 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,535 miles

Oil leak

slight wear om inner edges of both front tyres advise tracking check

Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight wear om inner edges of both front tyres advise tracking check

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,215 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,532 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,532 miles

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,995 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,299 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,247 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BF55 WVM is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BF55 WVM, 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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BF55 WVM is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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