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VU51 XOV

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XOV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,314 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 86,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 77,277 miles

engine noisey

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

rear tyres low 2 mm 195 60 15 v

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,501 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 69,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,675 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,091 miles

centre brake light not connected

Fail 29 Apr 2006 37,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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VU51 XOV is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,249 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 VU51 XOV, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU51 XOV is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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