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WG51 BUW

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,728 mi
Last recorded110,728 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 BUW
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 110,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,577 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

engine light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

engine light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2012 97,490 miles

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

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

n/s front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,490 miles

battery insecure

engine management light on

n/s front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,597 miles

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,597 miles

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

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 18 Dec 2010 86,422 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 86,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,070 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,072 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,917 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,430 miles

Engine management light illunated.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,772 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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WG51 BUW is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WG51 BUW, 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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WG51 BUW is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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