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CN53 HVW

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,619 mi
Last recorded95,619 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 HVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 44,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 43,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,808 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 42,808 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 41,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,258 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 41,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,734 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 26,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,176 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,887 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 22,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,374 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 21,374 miles

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

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

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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CN53 HVW is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CN53 HVW, 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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CN53 HVW is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 2 November 2003.

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