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DK53 UYU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,248 mi
Last recorded59,248 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,248 miles

Oil leak

brakepipes covered in underseal

Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,555 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,912 miles

corrossion started off side front brake pipe

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

near side rear tyre approaching minimum

off side front arm rear bush splitting

off side front tyre wearing outer edge

off side rear tyre approaching minimum

rear number plate deteriorating

slight playoff side front anti roll-bar link

Fail 13 Jan 2010 44,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,891 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,368 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 20,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UYU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DK53 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

DK53 UYU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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