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MX53 VEV

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VEV
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,905 miles

Coolant leak

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

brake fluid low

Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

brake fluid low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,933 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 77,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 66,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,329 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt stork faulty

Fail 3 Dec 2007 56,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear seatbelt stork faulty

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,762 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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MX53 VEV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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