Daewoo Tacuma (2004)
2004 Daewoo Tacuma
CarHunch analysed 3,392 real MOT records for the 2004 Daewoo Tacuma. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Daewoo Tacuma falls short of the UK average with a 74.3% first-time pass rate, meaning nearly one in four fail their MOT—a notable reliability weakness you should factor into your decision. The 17.6% of these vehicles that have suffered dangerous defects isn't alarming, but it's high enough that a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential.
These Tacumas typically show 50,000–52,000 miles on the clock, which is reasonable for their age, yet they average over 3 failures and 10 advisories per test, suggesting persistent issues with maintenance and wear. Before buying one, insist on a full service history and have a trusted mechanic check the brakes, suspension, and electrical systems—the recurring advisory patterns point to these as weak spots on the model.
What to check before buying a 2004 Daewoo Tacuma
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.
- 📄 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%) | 3,380 | 74.4% | 3.03 |
| Diesel (0%) | 9 | 70% | 3.11 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 77.1% | 3.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Daewoo Tacuma 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 Tacuma vehicles fall between 40,051 and 62,069 miles.
2004 Daewoo Tacuma — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 154 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Daewoo Tacuma
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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72%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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69.4%
Oil leak
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63.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.7%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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43.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.9%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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33.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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