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FN09 OAJ

2009 Chevrolet Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,733 mi
Last recorded62,733 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Tacuma49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 OAJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 62,733 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxs (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 54,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxs (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,484 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,004 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,566 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,109 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 13,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FN09 OAJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 FN09 OAJ, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN09 OAJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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