Chevrolet Tacuma
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 622 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests
622
Best Year
2006 (71%)
Years Covered
4
About the Chevrolet Tacuma
The Chevrolet Tacuma has been tested 622 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2005 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2006 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 122 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 62%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The CHEVROLET TACUMA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 69,256 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 58,965 miles.
Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Tacuma is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chevrolet models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Tacuma by Year
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