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BT55 KJO

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Clouded (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak and play in steering.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all Tyres worn or cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,594 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 48,924 miles

Front shocks weak ? Negative damping effect

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion showing on all brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,899 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 44,899 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,808 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 42,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,109 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,127 miles

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,918 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE DETERIORATED.BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES ARE WORN . FLEXIBLE PART OF EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 KJO is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJO, 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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BT55 KJO is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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