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BJ56 UBZ

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,444 mi
Last recorded71,444 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,710 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 61,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2014 54,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2014 54,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 32,090 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,723 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 UBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,411 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 BJ56 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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