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VK02 WPU

2002 Daewoo Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,306 mi
Last recorded85,306 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Tacuma58,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 WPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,306 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 85,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear coil springs.

front under tray loose.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,574 miles

o/s n/s front and rear all brakes been greased.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 77,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,596 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,072 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,855 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall, not deep enough to expose the cords.

Fail 10 Nov 2007 50,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall, not deep enough to expose the cords.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,491 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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VK02 WPU is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK02 WPU, 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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VK02 WPU is a 2002 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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