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AO55 BMY

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded top end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner and outer shoulder is worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner shoulder marginal pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from cam cover minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp is broken

front headlight unite need clean

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,986 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 53,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,339 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 38,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bush lifted out of arm

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,899 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bush lifted out of arm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,389 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,273 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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AO55 BMY is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO55 BMY, 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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AO55 BMY is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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