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NC53 DHK

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,693 mi
Last recorded28,693 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 DHK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2021 28,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,636 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2008

Exhaust corroded with slight blow

O/s headlamp mounts partially broken, headlamp still secure

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 28,636 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2008

Exhaust corroded with slight blow

Nearside Side repeater not working Till tapped (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/s headlamp mounts partially broken, headlamp still secure

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,744 miles

All front ARB link ball joint boots are deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine oil leak, coating steering rack in serval spots

Exhaust system corroded

O/s headlamp mounts partially broken, headlamp still secure

O/s/r wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2019 27,744 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Floor mat crammed up under pedal, do not use floor mat of that type (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All front ARB link ball joint boots are deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine oil leak, coating steering rack in serval spots

Exhaust system corroded

O/s headlamp mounts partially broken, headlamp still secure

O/s/r wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,842 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Engine oil leak

Power steering rack damp, currently not dripping, maybe from engine oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Where too low ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 26,842 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding It has not been possible to inspect the wheel bearing or fully inspect the tyre, these will be checked on retest (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped New brake pipe not secured in two clips allowing pipe to flex possibly causing failure (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Engine oil leak

Power steering rack damp, currently not dripping, maybe from engine oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Where too low ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,824 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 114,423 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery loose

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,415 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,651 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

pas rack wet all over

Fail 18 Jan 2011 18,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

pas rack wet all over

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,069 miles

Brake hoses perished

Centre exhaust outer skin badly holed & corroded

Exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Minor engine oil leaks

Slight gas leak from centre exhaust section

Steering rack wet with oil

Suspension bushes flexing slightly under load

Fail 18 Jan 2010 17,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake fluid level low at time of test

Brake hoses perished

Centre exhaust outer skin badly holed & corroded

Exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Minor engine oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres heavily cracked

Slight gas leak from centre exhaust section

Steering rack wet with oil

Suspension bushes flexing slightly under load

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2009 15,064 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2008 11,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 8,131 miles

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

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

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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NC53 DHK is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,998cc 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 NC53 DHK, 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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NC53 DHK is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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