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SE04 VBJ

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 VBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant level low

Pass 29 May 2014 65,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 65,018 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 9 May 2013 58,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (cut)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage (cut)

oil leak underneath

windscreen has slight damage (scored) in swept area

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,864 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,958 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 30,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,267 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 24,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,624 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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SE04 VBJ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SE04 VBJ, 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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SE04 VBJ is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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