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WV04 AFU

2004 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Tacuma51,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 AFU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 70,183 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)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 65,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 65,939 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 63,493 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 63,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,053 miles

Catalyst rattle in exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2011 58,053 miles

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

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

Catalyst rattle in exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 48,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,120 miles

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

cat is rattling

steering rack gaitor on offside is damp but no obvious leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

cat is rattling

steering rack gaitor on offside is damp but no obvious leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,209 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 43,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,580 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner and outer tread 1.6mm. and below 1.6mm.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,405 miles

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack.

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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WV04 AFU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WV04 AFU, 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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WV04 AFU is a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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