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EU53 DPN

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,261 mi
Last recorded86,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DPN
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil is slightly leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,553 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 53,553 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 50,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,618 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 26,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 21,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 15,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,718 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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EU53 DPN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EU53 DPN, 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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EU53 DPN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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