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DE52 TKN

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 TKN
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,668 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,665 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,890 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,121 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,618 miles

front brake pads low n/s

front o/s & n/s tyres & rear o/s & n/s tyres low tread and starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,558 miles

Both front wheel bearings are slightly rough

Brake pipes rusty

FRont wipers smeering screen

Steering rack damp

Fail 4 Nov 2010 40,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wheel bearings are slightly rough

Brake pipes rusty

FRont wipers smeering screen

Steering rack damp

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,531 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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DE52 TKN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE52 TKN, 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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DE52 TKN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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