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KA04 PKU

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,753 mi
Last recorded151,753 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 PKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 151,753 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust catalyst slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,398 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2015 140,350 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 129,032 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 129,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,859 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 105,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 82,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,092 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 51,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,022 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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KA04 PKU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KA04 PKU, 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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What year was KA04 PKU registered?

KA04 PKU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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