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SM56 FZC

2006 Chevrolet Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,208 mi
Last recorded82,208 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma48,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt as child seat is fitted

coolant level low

exhaust hanger corroded away (exhaust front pipe)

oil leak

slight blow from midde to rear join on exhaust

slight blow from middle to front join on exhaust

Pass 8 May 2018 77,327 miles

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust section corroded and slight blow

Fail 8 May 2018 77,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in drop link

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust section corroded and slight blow

Pass 12 May 2017 71,728 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2017 71,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel filter leaking (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 67,188 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven on outer edges

offside rear tyre badley perished

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 67,188 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven on outer edges

offside rear tyre badley perished

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 61,392 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper not clearing the screen

Fail 7 May 2015 60,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper not clearing the screen

Pass 12 May 2014 51,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 51,336 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,022 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 44,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres slight splitting

slight leak at steering rack

tyre size 195/60/15h

Pass 20 May 2011 37,518 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 37,518 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 30,134 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,102 miles

advisory n/s/r reflector partially insecure

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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SM56 FZC is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,411 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 SM56 FZC, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM56 FZC registered?

SM56 FZC is a 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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