Daewoo Tacuma
Registered from 2003 to 2004.
About this model
The Daewoo Tacuma is a compact MPV that was produced by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo. Developed under the U100 code name, it was designed by Pininfarina and is based on the original Daewoo Nubira J100, a compact car.
From the Wikipedia article Daewoo Tacuma, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2004 1.6 petrol. 13 of 43 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 38% | 5 |
| Lights and electrics | 38% | 5 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 31% | 4 |
| Visibility | 31% | 4 |
| Suspension | 23% | 3 |
| Tyres and wheels | 23% | 3 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 38% of its failures
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Exhaust and emissions — 31% of its failures
- Suspension — 23% of its failures
- Tyres and wheels — 23% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Lights and electrics — 38% of its failures
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
- Visibility — 31% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen