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DK53 UYF

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,328 mi
Last recorded65,328 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UYF
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,328 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,243 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,534 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,600 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UYF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UYF, 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 DK53 UYF registered?

DK53 UYF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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