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VE51 EWX

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

85,720 mi
Last recorded85,720 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 EWX
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,720 miles

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 baffels loose

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,245 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,089 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,893 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 64,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 64,259 miles

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)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

damness around nearside rack boot

evidence of offside tyre fouling inner wing not fouling at time of test

nearside front flexible brake hose damaged

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators and heavily perished

play in steering system

very slight exhaust blow

Fail 5 Oct 2010 64,125 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

damness around nearside rack boot

evidence of offside tyre fouling inner wing not fouling at time of test

nearside front flexible brake hose damaged

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators and heavily perished

play in steering system

very slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,494 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,004 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 37,169 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,169 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on side wall

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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VE51 EWX is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 VE51 EWX, 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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VE51 EWX is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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