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CA57 CHZ

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 CHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 80,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in front of front box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (At join with rear hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill X 2 holes. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front exhaust support bracket broken.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,494 miles

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

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

Coil spring corroded Coil Spring & Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant Low.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides Slightly Play & Steering Rack Damp. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 76,493 miles

Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides Outer Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

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

Coil spring corroded Coil Spring & Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant Low.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides Slightly Play & Steering Rack Damp. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,411 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 71,410 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,836 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,836 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,531 miles

Central exhaust mount broke

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,918 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,918 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,160 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,477 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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CA57 CHZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA57 CHZ, 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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CA57 CHZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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