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BV05 DVZ

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,405 mi
Last recorded87,405 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,405 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre stepped

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,405 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre stepped

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 May 2015 81,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 74,862 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 1 May 2013 68,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 61,966 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 61,966 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 53,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 211,743 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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BV05 DVZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV05 DVZ, 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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BV05 DVZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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