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MX53 KAE

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,773 mi
Last recorded78,773 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KAE
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 78,773 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 May 2017 78,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine warning light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2016 73,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 69,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,608 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 64,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 61,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 55,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,083 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,926 miles

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

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

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

wipers

Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,333 miles

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

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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MX53 KAE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MX53 KAE, 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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MX53 KAE is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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