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KC53 UXY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 UXY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,085 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken, bit of wire hanging in its place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber badly rusted

Offside Rear shock absorber badly rusted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken, bit of wire hanging in its place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber badly rusted

Offside Rear shock absorber badly rusted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,553 miles

centre brake light not working

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipes

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre brake light not working

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipes

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,249 miles

steering rack damp

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

high level stop light not working

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,168 miles

battery loose

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipes

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,168 miles

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

battery loose

corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,240 miles

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

rear exhoust box to poor condion

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,536 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,529 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust weak

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,327 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system weak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,175 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,308 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 87,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,528 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL FROM FILLER CAP

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S FRONT OUTER TYRE EDGE LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LEAKING OIL FROM FILLER CAP

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S FRONT OUTER TYRE EDGE LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,684 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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KC53 UXY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KC53 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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