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HF53 KJA

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,720 mi
Last recorded128,720 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,720 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 128,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 111,462 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 111,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,493 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 72,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,420 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 25,420 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,315 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,978 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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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HF53 KJA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF53 KJA, 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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HF53 KJA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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