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DK53 UZU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,325 mi
Last recorded52,325 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battrey inscure

cracking to n/s/f tyre wall

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 1 Dec 2012 52,314 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battrey inscure

cracking to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,939 miles

Front brake pads very low.

N\s\f tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Rear n\s brake slight bind.

Screw in o\s\r tyre.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,938 miles

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

Front brake pads very low.

N\s\f tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Rear n\s brake slight bind.

Screw in o\s\r tyre.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on inner sidewall

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre splitting on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,730 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall not showing any cords

Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall not showing any cords

Pass 25 May 2007 30,473 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DK53 UZU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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