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DK53 UZW

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 102,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside front ball joint has slight play

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 13 May 2014 102,194 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside front ball joint has slight play

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

oil leak from engine

rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2013 96,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 96,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,114 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 82,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,961 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres starting to wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,567 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UZW is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK53 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

DK53 UZW is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 UZW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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