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GL51 SFY

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,035 mi
Last recorded153,035 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 SFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 153,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & centre nearing excessive (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside & offside wheels slightly binding & grabbing

coolant leak

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

heavy oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wipers poor/smeary

Fail 14 Mar 2018 153,034 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mutli spots (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill multi spots (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & centre nearing excessive (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside & offside wheels slightly binding & grabbing

coolant leak

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

heavy oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wipers poor/smeary

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding, close to excessive

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorating and leaking gasses

engine management light displayed

Fail 15 Mar 2017 147,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding, close to excessive

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorating and leaking gasses

engine management light displayed

Pass 10 Mar 2016 139,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 139,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 133,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Mar 2015 133,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,376 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on

play in steering rack joints

Fail 21 Mar 2013 115,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on

play in steering rack joints

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,858 miles

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

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

centre brake light in op

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2012 104,858 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre brake light in op

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 83,395 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 83,395 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,553 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 73,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,162 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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GL51 SFY is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 58,835 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 Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL51 SFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL51 SFY is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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