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DX53 VKE

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,414 mi
Last recorded59,414 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VKE
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,414 miles

Nearside wiper blade defect

Rear wiper defect

heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,406 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade defect

Rear wiper defect

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,604 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 54,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,180 miles

a/b/s warning light on intermittently

Fail 26 Jan 2015 48,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a.b.s warning light on intermittently

Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,240 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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DX53 VKE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX53 VKE, 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 DX53 VKE registered?

DX53 VKE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DX53 VKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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