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AU53 CUW

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,630 mi
Last recorded119,630 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CUW
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,886 miles

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

slight binding n/s/r brake

Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

slight binding n/s/r brake

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,666 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 53,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,087 miles

Management light on.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,083 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 43,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,015 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Light damage nearside rear wheel arch, no sharp edges.

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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AU53 CUW is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 52,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 CUW is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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