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AJ54 UTF

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UTF
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,894 miles

Boot full

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,837 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid low

osf door stiff

washers slow to squirt

Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,825 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door stiff

screw in nsf tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

drivers door stiff

screw in nsf tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2009
Fail 7 Dec 2009

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,872 miles

ns wiper rubber split

Fail 27 Nov 2007 19,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns wiper rubber split

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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AJ54 UTF is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 51,034 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 AJ54 UTF, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 UTF is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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