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KE53 KTA

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 KTA
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,545 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside 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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,478 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,030 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,587 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,587 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,048 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 33,048 miles

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

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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KE53 KTA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KE53 KTA, 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 KE53 KTA registered?

KE53 KTA is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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