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ET53 GXV

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,236 mi
Last recorded102,236 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GXV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,236 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 102,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,721 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

management light on

o/s headlight converter fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy no play

Fail 18 Dec 2013 89,721 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

management light on

o/s headlight converter fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy no play

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,064 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 76,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,404 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 59,282 miles

oil leak

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2009 50,763 miles

front number plate fadeing

off side front metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2008 46,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 46,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,683 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 37,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 26,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 26,273 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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ET53 GXV 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 60%.

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 ET53 GXV, 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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ET53 GXV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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