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GJ04 VKL

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,578 mi
Last recorded52,578 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VKL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,578 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,936 miles

Central middle exhaust slightly corroded with a slight gas leak

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and n/s/r ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 39,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (8.2.2)

Central middle exhaust slightly corroded with a slight gas leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and n/s/r ()

coolant bottle empty

Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,735 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,156 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,300 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 9,451 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,451 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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GJ04 VKL is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GJ04 VKL, 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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GJ04 VKL is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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