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KD53 DSU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,628 mi
Last recorded100,628 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DSU
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,628 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,628 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

aux belt breaking up

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel filter corroded

offside front tyre has been fouling inner wing on a full lock , no contact during test

Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel filter corroded

offside front tyre has been fouling inner wing on a full lock , no contact during test

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 75,760 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,657 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,369 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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KD53 DSU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD53 DSU, 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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KD53 DSU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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