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BG05 KLC

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,346 mi
Last recorded95,346 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KLC
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 95,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Feb 2026 95,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill rusty

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,138 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Offside outer sill rusty

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,130 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,777 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,495 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,208 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 68,208 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,511 miles

slight judder front blades

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,638 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut within tread but not showing cords.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,781 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,840 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,527 miles

ns wiper blade split

os wiper slightly poor

Fail 4 Jun 2008 21,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ns wiper blade split

os wiper slightly poor

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 KLC is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KLC, 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 KLC is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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