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MV52 GVJ

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 GVJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,878 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 78,876 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,150 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,923 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,616 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on tred

Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on tred

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,402 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,275 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine M.I.L.light on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 475,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 47,553 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,075 miles

(3.6B.2C)the nearside and offside front, including the nearside rear steel brake pipes have some light surface corrosion present,recommend cleaning off and protecting

(4.1D1)the front tyres shoulders are close to the legal limit

(6.3)minor deterioration occuring to the colour of the front number plate.New legistlation forthcoming may require the number plates fitted to this vehicle to be changed for the next mot test

Engine management lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure

Oil leak present

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,550 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON FACES SLIGHTLY

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AREAS . †3 TO 4 MM , OUTER EDGES 2MM

ENGINE MAMAGMENT WARNING LIGHT ON INSIDE CAR ON DASH

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX IS CORRODED ROUND SEEMS ON BOX

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WING BRAKE PIPES GOING TO FLEX HOSES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK KNUCKLE JOINT

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS ROUND PINNION ON STEERING RACK

Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,550 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON FACES SLIGHTLY

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AREAS . †3 TO 4 MM , OUTER EDGES 2MM

ENGINE MAMAGMENT WARNING LIGHT ON INSIDE CAR ON DASH

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX IS CORRODED ROUND SEEMS ON BOX

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WING BRAKE PIPES GOING TO FLEX HOSES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK KNUCKLE JOINT

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS ROUND PINNION ON STEERING RACK

Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,768 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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MV52 GVJ is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MV52 GVJ, 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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MV52 GVJ is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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