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NC53 DFK

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,402 mi
Last recorded40,402 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 DFK
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,402 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust deteriorated and supported with wire

front brake discs slightly worn

headlamp switch set to zero to recheck aims

number plates both starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust deteriorated and supported with wire

front brake discs slightly worn

headlamp switch set to zero to recheck aims

number plates both starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 81,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,571 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 74,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,294 miles

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

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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NC53 DFK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NC53 DFK, 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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NC53 DFK is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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