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KB53 RFJ

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,118 mi
Last recorded67,118 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 RFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 67,118 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 67,118 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2011 61,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel flap missing

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 53,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2008 46,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 38,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 26,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,572 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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KB53 RFJ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KB53 RFJ, 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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KB53 RFJ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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