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FY58 YGU

2009 Chevrolet Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Tacuma49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelTacuma
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,977 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

fuel pipes and filter badly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 105,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust in very poor condition

fuel pipes and filter badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,623 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,434 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,431 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped 2 to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,170 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all brake pipes have been painted

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,042 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 48,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,631 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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FY58 YGU is a 2009 Chevrolet Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY58 YGU, 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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FY58 YGU is a 2009 Chevrolet Tacuma, first registered on 3 February 2009.

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