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MC53 FAK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,023 mi
Last recorded75,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FAK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 75,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,387 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,387 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,894 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing

petrol flap broken

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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MC53 FAK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC53 FAK, 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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MC53 FAK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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