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NC53 DGU

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,606 mi
Last recorded57,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,606 miles

center exhaust deteriating slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center exhaust deteriating

Pass 19 May 2011 45,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,502 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,502 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,540 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,653 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 30,653 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 30,634 miles

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 4mm nails in o/s/r tyre rust on o/s/f brake pipe slight

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,809 miles

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

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

steering rack starting to show signs of leaking

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 DGU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DGU, 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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What year was NC53 DGU registered?

NC53 DGU is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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