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KE53 OED

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 72,968 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 65,219 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 65,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 55,534 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 55,529 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 52,582 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 52,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 46,496 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

o/s wiper worn///damage to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 10 May 2010 39,489 miles

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

slight impact damage to n/s door mirror

slight impact damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 10 May 2010 39,489 miles

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

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

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

slight impact damage to n/s door mirror

slight impact damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,486 miles

advise front pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,071 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 16,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 OED is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OED, 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 OED registered?

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

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