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KA04 PTU

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 PTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,512 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,505 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,258 miles

Oil leak

front suspension noisy on road test

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,254 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front suspension noisy on road test

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,037 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,012 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside & offside rear tyre walls cracking.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,645 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,914 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,851 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 PTU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

KA04 PTU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is KA04 PTU safe to buy?

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