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LK53 MZD

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MZD
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine noisy- suspect power stg

Fail 26 Nov 2020 104,181 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine noisy- suspect power stg

Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,706 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 101,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 97,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,671 miles

Could not see front brake pads

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2016 86,671 miles

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

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

Could not see front brake pads

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,149 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 76,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 71,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

e.m.l on dash

no oil in engine & oil leak

noise from engine

Fail 15 Nov 2014 71,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

e.m.l on dash

no oil in engine & oil leak

noise from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2013 58,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,318 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,964 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 17,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,068 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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LK53 MZD is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LK53 MZD, 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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LK53 MZD is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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