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SC54 EKN

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,191 mi
Last recorded95,191 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 EKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,191 miles

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and Centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 Nail in o/s/r 2 nails in n/s/r

Engine management light on constant

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,786 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 82,783 miles

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

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced blue smoke from exhaust

Engine management light on constant

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,637 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 70,637 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Blue smoke from exhaust whilst on emissions test

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,261 miles

nearside front wheel is slightly damamged ont the inside lip (steel)

nearside rear tyre is scrubbed on the sidewall

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2012 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front wheel is slightly damamged ont the inside lip (steel)

nearside rear tyre is scrubbed on the sidewall

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,785 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,785 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr tyre has some small cuts on outer tread

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DEFECT ON REAR NUMBER PLATE,RECOMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,087 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to serprate

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,927 miles

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

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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SC54 EKN is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SC54 EKN, 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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SC54 EKN is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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