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Y157 AKL

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,139 mi
Last recorded56,139 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 AKL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,139 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear

travel on handbreak but not excessive yet

Fail 29 Dec 2009 56,139 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear

travel on handbreak but not excessive yet

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,886 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,356 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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Y157 AKL is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y157 AKL, 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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Y157 AKL is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y157 AKL safe to buy?

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