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BG55 TWK

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,755 mi
Last recorded68,755 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,755 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 68,755 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 304,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,804 miles

Both front tyres cracking and splitting

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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BG55 TWK is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 TWK, 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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What year was BG55 TWK registered?

BG55 TWK is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is BG55 TWK safe to buy?

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