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KE53 OEK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,643 mi
Last recorded76,643 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,643 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,691 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,156 miles

Engine lamp on

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 64,490 miles

Engine lamp on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,485 miles

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

Engine lamp on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine manegment light on

oil under engine

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,181 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,152 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,571 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,575 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,666 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,931 miles

battery power low

oil leak around oil filter.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,391 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,005 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,534 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 OEK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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