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MX53 VVM

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,617 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,613 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested engine misfire / high HC (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,590 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged / Seat missing at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2018 63,590 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged / Seat missing at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,881 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,271 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,147 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,230 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 38,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,264 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,257 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,613 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 VVM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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