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KE53 OFZ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,872 mi
Last recorded140,872 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OFZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 129,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 115,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,648 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 92,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,405 miles

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

tailgate release handle sticks

Fail 3 Sep 2008 81,405 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both number plates delaminating

nearside number plate lamp slightly dim

tailgate release handle sticks

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,770 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 62,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,365 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 OFZ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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