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KE53 OSD

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,445 mi
Last recorded59,445 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dulling (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dulling (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dulling (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dulling (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,210 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,641 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks appearing on its sidewall

slight play felt in the steering column

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 46,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,246 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 44,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,118 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,320 miles

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

offside rear tyre has 2 cuts in tread

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,055 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 39,044 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

a.b.s ring on n/s/f cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,141 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 OSD is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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