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KE53 OFD

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 25 Nov 2017 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,591 miles

both front tyres very low on tread edges,exhaust backbox deteriorating,rear brakes binding

outer sills-underbody-components-fuel tank-arches corroding,oil leak,front brake pads wearing close to disc lip

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,882 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 86,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front section weak/corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front section weak/corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,199 miles

both front discs are corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,199 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front discs are corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,463 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,087 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,087 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,975 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,163 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 OFD is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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