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WJ05 VCV

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,902 miles

Rear brake back plates surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,743 miles

Front both front tyres worn edges

nsf and osr tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,569 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 38,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,592 miles

Both rear springs corroded and upper bump stops split/perished

Front exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,617 miles

front discs rusty

nearside rear tyre flat spot

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2011 33,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs rusty

nearside rear tyre flat spot

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,620 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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WJ05 VCV is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ05 VCV, 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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What year was WJ05 VCV registered?

WJ05 VCV is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is WJ05 VCV safe to buy?

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