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KE53 ODY

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ODY
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 18 Oct 2022 89,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 18 Oct 2022 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate.

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate.

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust to floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust to floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 80,429 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust and its mounting has some surface rust to it

floor panels, chassis rails inner and outer sills steering and suspension components and there mounting are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Nov 2019 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust and its mounting has some surface rust to it

floor panels, chassis rails inner and outer sills steering and suspension components and there mounting are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

floor panels chassis rails inner and outer sills steering and suspension components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,716 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Oct 2016 68,266 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,619 miles

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes arestarting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,147 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walll are cracking and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes sre starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre side walls are cracking and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to corroe and deteriorate

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,709 miles

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

both rear tyre starting to wear and side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,709 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre starting to wear and side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,147 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,704 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Sep 2007 22,072 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,072 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,311 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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KE53 ODY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ODY, 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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KE53 ODY is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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