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NK03 FOF

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FOF
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,541 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt buckle sticking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre running off

Fail 15 Jan 2016 114,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt buckle sticking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre running off

Pass 27 Jan 2015 108,460 miles

sills corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear brake pipes surface rust

rear brake check

Fail 14 Jan 2015 108,445 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

eml on

front shocks signs of wear

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,223 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 91,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 88,279 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,279 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,803 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 63,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,121 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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NK03 FOF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NK03 FOF, 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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NK03 FOF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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