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2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,591 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,591 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,118 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oily residue (suspect rocker cover leaking)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oily residue (suspect rocker cover leaking)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,585 miles

air bag light stays on dash

both front side repeaters showing slight white light

handbrake travels slightly long

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light stays on

battery not fully secure

engine management light stays on dash

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,429 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light stays on

battery not fully secure

engine management light stays on dash

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,894 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion started on brake pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion started on brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,367 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

nail in nearside front tyre tread (pressure low)

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 KKD is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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