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BG55 HTV

2005 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,675 mi
Last recorded74,675 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma51,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,675 miles

1 no reverse lights

1 very bad oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Jan 2015 74,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

1 no reverse lights

1 very bad oil leak on engine

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,290 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,968 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn away on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,491 miles

o/s front tyre close to legal limit and worn away on inner edge

o/s repeater lamp discoloured

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,440 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,645 miles

near side front tyre slightly cut on the outer side wall

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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BG55 HTV is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG55 HTV, 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 BG55 HTV registered?

BG55 HTV is a 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is BG55 HTV safe to buy?

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