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BT53 KZM

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,218 mi
Last recorded49,218 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KZM
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,218 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,217 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,097 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,662 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 41,822 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Timing belt overdue and slight noise from water pump

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,822 miles

Timing belt overdue and slight noise from water pump

Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,998 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,989 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,099 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BT53 KZM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BT53 KZM, 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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What year was BT53 KZM registered?

BT53 KZM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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