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CU53 FXL

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FXL
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps in poor condition due to age and sun light (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer sill area showing signs of corrosion rust hole

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 71,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps in poor condition due to age and sun light (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer sill area showing signs of corrosion rust hole

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,792 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Front both sides/headlamp lenses fading

Rear all rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,791 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BONNET not opening (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspected bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower oil leak

Front both sides/headlamp lenses fading

Rear all rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 65,875 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,852 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,766 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 26,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CU53 FXL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU53 FXL, 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 CU53 FXL registered?

CU53 FXL is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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