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NK53 AHF

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,944 mi
Last recorded62,944 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 AHF
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,944 miles

Exhaust system support repaired but not strong enough.

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,689 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,845 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,369 miles

2x rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

exhaust badly corrodded

front brake pads approx 90% worn

metal in o/s/r tyre tread and n/s/f tyre has 3mm of tread and is unevenly worn

o/s sill damaged

power stearing rack damp

various minor oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,457 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,189 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,916 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 21,737 miles

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

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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NK53 AHF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Silver 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 NK53 AHF, 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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NK53 AHF is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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