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EU53 DPZ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,510 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,914 miles

Both windscreen wipers smeary

Engine managment light on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,914 miles

Both windscreen wipers smeary

Engine managment light on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,046 miles

engine managment light on

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 24,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,943 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 DPZ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU53 DPZ, 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 DPZ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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