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VE51 EXL

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,199 mi
Last recorded142,199 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 EXL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 142,199 miles

Metal brake pipes to all four wheels are fairly corroded.

Nearside front shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 135,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 128,298 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 128,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering column u/j joint needs careful monitoring

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,080 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 122,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 115,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 109,723 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 109,691 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,417 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 100,208 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 100,208 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 72,983 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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VE51 EXL is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE51 EXL, 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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What year was VE51 EXL registered?

VE51 EXL is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is VE51 EXL safe to buy?

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