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KH54 VLA

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 VLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,176 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 101,161 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)

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 94,943 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2017 94,940 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 87,469 miles

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.

Fail 26 May 2016 87,469 miles

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.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,483 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,481 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,751 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,750 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,616 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,625 miles

n/s front tyre tending to wear on outer edge

weep from steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,526 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 32,526 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,072 miles

engine oil on minimum

weep from steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2007 26,034 miles

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.

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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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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