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EX04 VLZ

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,178 mi
Last recorded78,178 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VLZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,178 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM SUSPENTION , COULD NOT FEEL PLAY ON RAMP

Fail 1 Sep 2015 78,178 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODED

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM SUSPENTION , COULD NOT FEEL PLAY ON RAMP

Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,726 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,677 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,677 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,858 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine mil lamp on

Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,858 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine mil lamp on

Pass 3 Jul 2010 44,969 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 44,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 16,649 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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EX04 VLZ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX04 VLZ, 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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EX04 VLZ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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