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Y526 KDW

2001 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,097 mi
Last recorded78,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma63,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 KDW
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,097 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,601 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,439 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 41,403 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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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Y526 KDW is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y526 KDW, 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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What year was Y526 KDW registered?

Y526 KDW is a 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y526 KDW safe to buy?

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