2005 Chevrolet Tacuma 2.0L Petrol · DS05 LML
2005 Chevrolet Tacuma (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 112,635 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET TACUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS05 LML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2024
- 112,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS05 LML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Tacuma (DS05 LML) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DS05 LML Mileage History
- 22/03/2022105,326 mi
- 31/03/2023108,847 mi+3,521 mi
- 05/04/2023108,868 mi+21 mi
- 16/03/2024112,635 mi+3,767 mi
- 16/03/2024112,635 mi
Average of roughly 3,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Chevrolet Tacuma
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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