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LY04 KJU

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 KJU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 80,637 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 80,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 68,362 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 68,302 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 64,958 miles

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

Nearside tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 64,958 miles

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

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

Nearside tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 59,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 52,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 45,749 miles

Advise both rear tyres are perishing

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 45,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise both rear tyres are perishing

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012
Pass 20 May 2011 32,918 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 30,089 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished 195/60/15

Pass 22 May 2009 26,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2007 21,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 20,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LY04 KJU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY04 KJU, 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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LY04 KJU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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