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BL05 YKY

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,688 mi
Last recorded113,688 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 113,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to oil light and exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure lower seat broken (6.2.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

mil light on

oil light flashing

power steering fluid low

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,683 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 113,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,651 miles

bad oil leaks.

nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 109,648 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

bad oil leaks.

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,054 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,051 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,016 miles

front lower suspension arms slightly worn

major engine oil leak

steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,664 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,636 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,079 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,078 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,420 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 47,420 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,702 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 40,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,621 miles

number plate lights slightly dull

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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BL05 YKY is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BL05 YKY, 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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BL05 YKY is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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