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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daewoo Tacuma. Check any Tacuma by registration number below.

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81.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.8%

vs Daewoo Avg

7

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Daewoo Tacuma — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daewoo Tacuma has an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, which is 1.8 percentage points below the Daewoo brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tacuma is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Daewoo Tacuma, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daewoo Tacuma performs at MOT across different model years.

2005

Based on 58 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2004

Based on 76 vehicles

56.6%Below Average
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

38.2%

2003

Based on 464 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

36.4%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

2002

Based on 450 vehicles

84.7%Good
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

145k mi

2001

Based on 350 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2000

Based on 101 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

0

Based on 121 vehicles

69.4%Average
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Other Daewoo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Daewoo models.

Daewoo Tico

84.5% pass rate

Daewoo Nubira

84.9% pass rate

Daewoo Lanos

87.3% pass rate

Daewoo Kalos

92.0% pass rate

Daewoo Korando

77.8% pass rate

Daewoo Musso

80.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Daewoo Tacuma

Daewoo Tacuma — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daewoo Tacuma MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Tacuma?
The average MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Tacuma is 81.3% compared to the Daewoo average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Daewoo Tacuma?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Daewoo Tacuma reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.3%, the Daewoo Tacuma is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Daewoo Tacuma?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Daewoo Tacuma?
Typical mileage for the Daewoo Tacuma: 127,494 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tacuma to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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