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KE53 OFB

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,577 mi
Last recorded81,577 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,577 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,570 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 76,889 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,869 miles

all underbody heavily coated including brake pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,752 miles

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

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

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

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

all underbody heavily coated including brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,267 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside wiper blade slightly perished

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,973 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

the outer wall on the offside front tyre is slightly damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

the outer wall on the offside front tyre is slightly damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,094 miles

the nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 18 Mar 2011 57,093 miles

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

the nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats in folded position at time of test rear seat belts not checked

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,031 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,283 miles

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

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 OFB is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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