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CV08 OEM

2008 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,337 mi
Last recorded54,337 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma44,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OEM
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 54,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,233 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 51,566 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 51,566 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,322 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 50,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 48,790 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 48,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 46,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 46,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 44,678 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 44,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 41,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,801 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre tread area cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,801 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre tread area cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,892 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOWLY

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOWLY

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

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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CV08 OEM is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CV08 OEM, 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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CV08 OEM is a 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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