Daewoo Nubira (2004)
2004 Daewoo Nubira
CarHunch analysed 931 real MOT records for the 2004 Daewoo Nubira. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Daewoo Nubira's first-time MOT pass rate of 70.1% trails the UK average by nearly 10 percentage points, which is a meaningful reliability concern. More troubling is that nearly a quarter of these vehicles (23.6%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, suggesting buyers should budget for thorough pre-purchase inspections and factor in potentially higher repair costs.
These Nubiras average around 54,000 miles—reasonable for a 20-year-old car—yet accumulate 3.85 failures and 13.7 advisories per test, indicating pervasive wear across multiple systems. Before purchasing one, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, steering, and suspension closely, as the frequency and severity of failures suggests these are the likely weak spots.
What to check before buying a 2004 Daewoo Nubira
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 928 | 70.1% | 3.84 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 68.8% | 4.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 61.1% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Daewoo Nubira vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Daewoo Nubira vehicles fall between 39,184 and 65,082 miles.
2004 Daewoo Nubira — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Daewoo Nubira
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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78.6%
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
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72.8%
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
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56.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.1%
Oil leak
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45.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.9%
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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