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DK53 UWM

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UWM
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,273 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,351 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,302 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 82,302 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 80,501 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 78,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearings not checked due to brake binding

Fail 27 Dec 2013 77,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Dec 2013 77,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,465 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,482 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 44,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,436 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 26,800 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 21,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,639 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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DK53 UWM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DK53 UWM, 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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DK53 UWM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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