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BG05 KKS

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KKS
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,217 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 76,217 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,034 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 70,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,112 miles

child seat rear centre

front brake pads thin

rear coil springs corroding

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,956 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,815 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2013 56,814 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,371 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 54,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads quite thin

knocking from steering column

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,062 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slight worn

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,255 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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BG05 KKS 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 76.5%.

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 BG05 KKS, 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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BG05 KKS is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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