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BG05 VVB

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,975 mi
Last recorded59,975 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 49,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,475 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Underside body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,319 miles

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,314 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,312 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,287 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2010 27,167 miles

(1.7.1e)The horn function is slightly grating in operation

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement present indicating wear forming within the fulcrum

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearing/pivot

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

(6.3.1c,d)The front number plate is slightly damaged

(8.3.1e)The items which were hanging from the interior mirror greater in diameter than 040mm diameter should not be fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The vehicle battery is insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,167 miles

(1.7.1e)The horn function is slightly grating in operation

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement present indicating wear forming within the fulcrum

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearing/pivot

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

(6.3.1c,d)The front number plate is slightly damaged

(8.3.1e)The items which were hanging from the interior mirror greater in diameter than 040mm diameter should not be fitted

The vehicle battery is insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,147 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 VVB is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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