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KY51 TUW

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 TUW
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,785 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,785 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,264 miles

1.front discs and pads worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,230 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 87,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,501 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,211 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2009 79,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,059 miles

Engine k light on

Engine pully noisey

Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine k light on

Engine pully noisey

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,823 miles

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 12 Aug 2006 62,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 62,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,994 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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KY51 TUW is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,249 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 KY51 TUW, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY51 TUW is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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