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NC53 DFN

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,670 mi
Last recorded57,670 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 DFN
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,670 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 57,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking in front of fuel tank. (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,639 miles

all brake pipes heavily undersealed and greased

wipers working very slowly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,923 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,342 miles

Offside Front 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 DFN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NC53 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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