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KH54 VLC

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,260 mi
Last recorded140,260 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 VLC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

knocking from nearside front suspension

Fail 24 Sep 2019 140,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

knocking from nearside front suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,154 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust and catalyst corroded

slight knocking from front

Fail 2 Oct 2017 131,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust and catalyst corroded

slight knocking from front

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills rusty/corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 124,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills rusty/corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1) both rear to flexibles inc at join 2) both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

off side mirror glass taped up

Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,925 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1) both rear to flexibles inc at join 2) both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

off side mirror glass taped up

Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,989 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,380 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,380 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,232 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,014 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VLC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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