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Chevrolet Tacuma

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L13 DCBMOT history

L13 DCB is a grey petrol Chevrolet Tacuma first used on 17 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,660 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Tacuma
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L13 DCB was last recorded at 48,660 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,283 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,377 miles
Average per year
2,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,660 miles
  • 2025 – 47,283 miles
  • 2024 – 45,184 miles
  • 2023 – 43,353 miles
  • 2022 – 41,685 miles
  • 2021 – 41,372 miles
  • 2020 – 41,099 miles
  • 2019 – 40,582 miles
  • 2018 – 39,777 miles
  • 2017 – 39,156 miles
  • 2016 – 37,281 miles
  • 2015 – 34,040 miles
  • 2014 – 31,782 miles
  • 2013 – 29,246 miles
  • 2012 – 25,853 miles
  • 2011 – 21,411 miles
  • 2010 – 10,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,660 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,660 miles (+1,377)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,660 miles
    Test number
    602590068239
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass47,283 miles (+2,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,283 miles
    Test number
    796165816315
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass45,184 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    511455325511
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail45,184 miles (+1,831)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    610198975592
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass43,353 miles (+38)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    935145461604
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail43,315 miles (+1,630)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    130917783229
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,685 miles (+313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,685 miles
    Test number
    999414948687
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens faded

  8. Pass41,372 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    925982219090
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass41,099 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    572222108067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass40,582 miles (+805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    106487803490
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass39,777 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    285212395067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,156 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    503661478754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,281 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,281 miles
    Test number
    155958293014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,040 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,040 miles
    Test number
    977877318962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,782 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    918718784218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,246 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,246 miles
    Test number
    256490383215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,853 miles (+4,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,853 miles
    Test number
    358455072461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,411 miles
    Test number
    357668591295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,411 miles (+11,135)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,411 miles
    Test number
    708988791245
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass10,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,276 miles
    Test number
    942688880292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 DCB

Does L13 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DCB is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 DCB?
The MOT on L13 DCB is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 DCB done?
L13 DCB was recorded at 48,660 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,400 miles a year.
Has L13 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DCB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 DCB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 DCB find?
L13 DCB failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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