MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Also worn on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)
Noise from engine.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill. (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Also worn on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)
Noise from engine.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust corroding
Front and rear steering/braking/suspension components corroding slightly
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a small cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Very slight blue smoke emitting from exhaust
Front subframe corroding slightly
Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front subframe corroding slightly
Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Exhaust corroding
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside front wheel trim missing
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre worn on outer edge of tread
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust corroding
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside front wheel trim missing
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wiper blade split
Spare tyre worn on outer edge of tread
n/s front tyre tending to wear on outer edge
weep from steering rack
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine oil on minimum
weep from steering rack
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
engine oil on minimum
weep from steering rack
How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?
Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KH54 VLA is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 KH54 VLA, 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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KH54 VLA is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 November 2004.
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