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EU53 DRV

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,743 mi
Last recorded69,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DRV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,957 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,302 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,780 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,357 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut in tread

oil leak

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,412 miles

bad oil leak

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,468 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak bad

Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak bad

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,767 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 DRV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU53 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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