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KH54 VLJ

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,983 mi
Last recorded118,983 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 VLJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 118,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,157 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,745 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 102,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has age-cracks on inner wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduce

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,185 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,463 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle box

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,582 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,364 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,661 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,960 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,759 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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KH54 VLJ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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