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BK06 SWU

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 SWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW. (6.1.2 (a))

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,438 miles

slight play osf arb link

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,275 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,439 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,152 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 45,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,708 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,580 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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BK06 SWU 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 66.7%.

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 BK06 SWU, 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 BK06 SWU registered?

BK06 SWU is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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