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KE53 OGC

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OGC
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,863 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,863 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear inner wishbone bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills (2.4.A.3)

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Slight oil leak

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Catch sticky (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 110,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,568 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing in gearbox bell housing

damage to o/s sill

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 41,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,209 miles

slight noise from n /s rear wheel bearing.

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 OGC is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OGC, 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 OGC is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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