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BL57 ZSX

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,513 mi
Last recorded40,513 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZSX
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 40,513 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe has surface corrosion

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

Fail 19 May 2022 40,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both headlamps cloudy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe has surface corrosion

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

Pass 12 May 2021 40,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Fail 6 May 2021 40,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,291 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 39,290 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,832 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both headlamps deteriorated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 37,831 miles

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both headlamps deteriorated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,721 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,462 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,824 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,747 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,553 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,656 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 17,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2011 12,558 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BL57 ZSX is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 44,142 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 BL57 ZSX, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL57 ZSX is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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