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BT55 CSY

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 CSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 57,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,945 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,792 miles

there are signs the fuel tank may have leaked

Fail 13 Apr 2017 49,792 miles

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

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

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

there are signs the fuel tank may have leaked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,695 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,524 miles

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

there are signs the fuel tank may have a leak when full not leaking at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 43,524 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

there are signs the fuel tank may have a leak when full not leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,863 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 40,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 32,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 23,473 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 23,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,671 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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BT55 CSY is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BT55 CSY, 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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What year was BT55 CSY registered?

BT55 CSY is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BT55 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 CSY shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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