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KC53 USU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,170 mi
Last recorded79,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,125 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,159 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,410 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 59,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,386 miles

Advise: Both rear tyres starting too perish.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,596 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,867 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 USU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USU, 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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What year was KC53 USU registered?

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

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