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BJ56 FWN

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,169 mi
Last recorded53,169 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FWN
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,169 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, also nail in tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2019 53,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, also nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,276 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,923 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 36,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.3.3b)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 31,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.3.3b)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,293 miles

steering rack is damp

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,789 miles

exhaust front pipe is corroded

both front tyre are LOW ON TREAD hankook 195/60/15 88h

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,069 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 16,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,417 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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BJ56 FWN is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ56 FWN, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 FWN is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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