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ML51 BDU

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BDU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,201 miles

under body corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 104,719 miles

Brake pipes greased making it hard to inspect fully

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 104,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [to joint] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,538 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack, advise further inspection/replace (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 85,536 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,332 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre is split/cracked almost to cords, recomend replace

Pass 14 May 2014 80,419 miles

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

n/s/r Brake Binding Slightly.

Pass 13 May 2013 75,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery condition poor

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

o/s/f fog lamp broken

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2013 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery condition poor

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

o/s/f fog lamp broken

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2012 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2012 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2011 64,944 miles

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

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

offside mirror slightly deteriorated, advise replace

Pass 21 May 2010 59,467 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 53,182 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 53,180 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 48,931 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 48,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2007 43,705 miles

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

very slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 22 May 2006 37,968 miles

1,STEERING RACK IS DAMP

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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ML51 BDU is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML51 BDU, 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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ML51 BDU is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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