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2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 USD
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,723 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn from edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full adult belt inspection

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 93,802 miles

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

All brake pipes corroded would recommend clean and grease

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

front exhaust clamp loose

rear wiper blade split

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,169 miles

Engine Light On

Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Light On

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 58,054 miles

1) Engine management light on.

2) N/S/F inner brake pad close to wear limit.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,054 miles

1) Engine management light on.

2) N/S/F inner brake pad close to wear limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,887 miles

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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KC53 USD 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 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 KC53 USD, 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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KC53 USD is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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