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LK02 VGP

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 VGP
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,328 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,318 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,081 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,580 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 87,504 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,173 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 79,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 75,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,242 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

hand brake travel

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2008 67,071 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

hand brake travel

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,402 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

engine management light on

marks on windscreen

offside front wish bone bushes soft

offside rear tyre side wall perished and on limit and has a nail in it

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,600 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 50,600 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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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LK02 VGP is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LK02 VGP, 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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LK02 VGP is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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