Chevrolet Tacuma
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 622 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests
622
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (71%)
Years Covered
4
About the Chevrolet Tacuma
The Chevrolet Tacuma was MOT tested 622 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2005 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 71% from 122 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 62%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Tacuma by Year
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Questions about the Chevrolet Tacuma
Is the Chevrolet Tacuma reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2005 to 2008), the Chevrolet Tacuma averages a 67% MOT pass rate, from 622 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 71%.
Which year Chevrolet Tacuma has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Chevrolet Tacuma has the highest MOT pass rate at 71%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 62%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chevrolet Tacumas more reliable?
The Chevrolet Tacuma has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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