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KA53 DWC

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 DWC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery bracket lose

tail gate damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2014 57,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery bracket lose

offside front shock absorber mounting point for upper link rod broken

tail gate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly lipped on edges

front brake pipes lightly corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

scratches and dents all round vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped on edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

oil leak

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

rear panels damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid level low

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped on edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

oil leak

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

rear panels damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

drive belt cracked

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,073 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

drive belt cracked

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear door damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear door damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,065 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Oct 2009 33,051 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,351 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Oct 2007 22,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,994 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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KA53 DWC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KA53 DWC, 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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KA53 DWC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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