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BJ56 UCA

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,444 mi
Last recorded69,444 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UCA
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,444 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2018 69,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing and wearing on edges 195/60R15

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres perishing 195/60R15

Fail 2 Sep 2017 63,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre perishing and wearing on edges 195/60R15

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres perishing 195/60R15

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,410 miles

O/S/F Tyre perishing

damage to O/S sill

Fail 13 Aug 2015 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre perishing

O/S/F Tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to O/S sill

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,734 miles

engine oily!

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,716 miles

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

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

engine light on

engine oily!

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,749 miles

Corroded exhaust system

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside sill damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2013 42,749 miles

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

Corroded exhaust system

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside sill damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,224 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 39,224 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,616 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 28,164 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 28,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,194 miles

unable to fully inspect the o/s/r seat belt due to having child seat fitted

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 UCA is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UCA, 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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What year was BJ56 UCA registered?

BJ56 UCA is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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