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EU53 DPY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DPY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,285 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r tyre cracks outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,700 miles

Slight oil leak.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 51,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,354 miles

Nearside rear tyre is old and cracked.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,354 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is old and cracked.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,399 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,114 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 22,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 DPY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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