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KD53 NZJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,901 mi
Last recorded91,901 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NZJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 91,901 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2017 91,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 83,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 74,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 62,586 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,703 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2011 53,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,905 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,937 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 40,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,434 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 NZJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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