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MV53 BBJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 BBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,941 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake pipes covered in grease(not checked)

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake pipes coroded

sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake pipes covered in grease(not checked)

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake pipes coroded

sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door seal u/s.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,228 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,991 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,247 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,080 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 20,025 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Both front tyres cut on sidewall not showing cords

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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MV53 BBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV53 BBJ, 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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MV53 BBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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