Daewoo Tacuma (2005)
2005 Daewoo Tacuma
CarHunch analysed 194 real MOT records for the 2005 Daewoo Tacuma. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Daewoo Tacuma passes its MOT on first attempt only 74.8% of the time, falling short of the UK average of 80%, which suggests these vehicles need closer pre-purchase inspection and more frequent maintenance attention than average. Dangerous defects have affected 14.9% of the fleet tested, so while not epidemic, it's a meaningful concern—check the service history carefully before buying.
These Tacumas show reasonable mileage for their age at a median of 49,895 miles, but the average of 2.81 failures per test and 12.6 advisories indicates they accumulate niggles across multiple systems rather than catastrophic single failures. Before committing to one, budget for incremental repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and lighting—the typical failure hot-spots for 19-year-old vehicles of this age.
What to check before buying a 2005 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 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 2005 Daewoo Tacuma vehicles fall between 40,287 and 62,435 miles.
2005 Daewoo Tacuma — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 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 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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