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2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,713 mi
Last recorded102,713 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EUR
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,713 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 102,713 miles

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,873 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 100,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,284 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 99,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,688 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 94,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,486 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

most brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,555 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes geased

engine management light indicating fault

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pipes geased

engine management light indicating fault

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,484 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,879 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,887 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,263 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,263 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,173 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,162 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,888 miles

n/s/front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,217 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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AK04 EUR is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AK04 EUR, 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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AK04 EUR is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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