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LS51 KWU

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,905 mi
Last recorded103,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 KWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,905 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 103,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 103,901 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumpstop mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumpstop mounting (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre craking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,038 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 92,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,398 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxilliary belt cracking

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

eml on

Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxilliary belt cracking

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

eml on

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,472 miles

Bad engine oil leak from rocker cover

Both rear tyres have signs of perrishing

Engine warning light on

Head lamp pattren distorted on both off side and near side

Nail in Near side rear tyre

Near side front tyre close to limit

Washers weak

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,472 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bad engine oil leak from rocker cover

Both rear tyres have signs of perrishing

Engine warning light on

Head lamp pattren distorted on both off side and near side

Nail in Near side rear tyre

Near side front tyre close to limit

Washers weak

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,468 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 63,422 miles

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 63,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,520 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,514 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,215 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 31,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 24,264 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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LS51 KWU is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LS51 KWU, 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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LS51 KWU is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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