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AX53 GKA

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GKA
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 76,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 70,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,042 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 50,052 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Very slight coolant leak.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 50,052 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Very slight coolant leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,808 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

Minor oil leak

O/S/F and N/S/F meatal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Nov 2011 43,571 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack and perish.

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

O/S/F & N/S/F metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 43,571 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack and perish.

O/S/F & N/S/F metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,987 miles

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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AX53 GKA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX53 GKA, 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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AX53 GKA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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