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KB53 RTU

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,898 mi
Last recorded71,898 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 RTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 71,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 3 May 2014 71,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,802 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,806 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 24,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,903 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 RTU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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